# essentials

Pronunciation: say "i-SEN-shuhlz" /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəlz/

## Noun

1. The core information needed to gain a basic understanding of a topic.
   - Simple: The basic facts you need to understand a topic.
   - _The first chapter lays out the essentials of organic chemistry._
   - _She brushed up on the essentials of contract law before the meeting._
2. Plural of essential. — plural of essential
   - Simple: Plural of essential. Use this form when talking about more than one necessary thing.
   - _The store ran low on essentials during the storm._
   - _Travelers should keep their essentials in a carry-on bag._

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