wesentlicher
Translation
essential, fundamental, significant, crucial
Examples
Ein wesentlicher Punkt wurde vergessen.
An essential point was forgotten.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) + Noun (inflected adjective) + noun An essential point was forgotten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: essentiell, grundlegend; Antonyms: unwesentlich, nebensächlich
Etymology
From 'Wesen' (essence, being) + the adjective suffix '-lich'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as relating to the 'Wesen' or 'essence' of something.