Word: essential
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: es
sen
tial
Definition: Idiopathic; arising from an unknown cause
Morphemes:
Affix: essence
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: essentia
Language: la
Decoded: essentia
Meaning: the being or essence of a thing
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.