inessential

Definitions

Not absolutely necessary; dispensable.

Lacking the core or fundamental qualities of something.

Examples

She decided to remove all the inessential items from her desk to create a more focused workspace.

The editor cut several inessential scenes from the film to improve the overall pacing.

Synonyms

unnecessary superfluous extraneous dispensable needless nonessential trivial

Antonyms

essential necessary vital crucial fundamental indispensable required