Antonym of Essential is ___________ ?
Correct answer: A. Optional
- A. Optional
- B. Nought
- C. Minors
- D. Trivial
Explanation
Essential means absolutely necessary, whereas optional means left to choice and therefore not necessary. Trivial means unimportant, but it is not the direct opposite of essential.
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