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essentiality

American  
[uh-sen-shee-al-i-tee] / əˌsɛn ʃiˈæl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

essentialities
  1. the quality of being essential; essential character.

  2. an essential feature, element, or point.


Etymology

Origin of essentiality

First recorded in 1610–20; essential + -ity

Example Sentences

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The scientists were particularly surprised to find that the guide RNA itself is not the primary factor in determining CRISPRi depletion in essentiality screens.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2024

"So unless you can prove Horizon's essentiality in your prosecution, then you are unlikely to get your conviction overturned," he added.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023

In that brimmed another truth Rich Beem has carried through the 20 years that followed the one day: the essentiality of humor.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2022

Never have I questioned its essentiality, and I certainly appreciate the revolutionary cinematic touches Francis Ford Coppola uses to bring the Corleone saga to life.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2022

In more recent times, as part of the growing conviction of the essentiality of everything Greek, Aristotle has received marked attention.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various