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nonessential element

[ˌnɑː.nɪˈsen.ʃəl ˈel.ə.mənt]
nounpl: nonessential elements
elemento não essencial
1. A component, part, or feature that is not absolutely necessary or required for something to function or be complete
In grammar, nonessential elements like appositives can be removed without changing the core meaning of the sentence.
Em gramática, elementos não essenciais como aposições podem ser removidos sem alterar o significado central da frase.
2. Something that adds value or interest but is not fundamental to the basic operation or purpose
The decorative features are nonessential elements that make the product more attractive.
Os recursos decorativos são elementos não essenciais que tornam o produto mais atrativo.
Synonyms
optional elementauxiliary elementsupplementary elementaccessory elementadditional element
Antonyms
essential elementfundamental elementcore elementvital elementnecessary element

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elemento não essencial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
elemento dispensável
Alternative term emphasizing that it can be dispensed with
Portugal
elemento não essencial
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the bare essentials
cut to the chase
separate the wheat from the chaff
get down to brass tacks
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