1. not absolutely necessary; not essential

1. something that is not essential or necessary
Usage: often used in plural

Examples

• The decorative trim was inessential to the building’s function.
• During the budget cuts, all inessential expenses were eliminated.
• She packed only the essentials and left behind the inessentials.
• The committee decided that the extra meeting was inessential.
• Many luxury items are considered inessentials during tough economic times.
• The software update removed several inessential features to improve performance.