7
organic(adjective, unimportant, inorganic)
5
essential(adjective, important, vital)
4
symbiotic
4
world class
3
necessary(adjective, unimportant, trivial, essential)
3
vital(adjective, essential)
2
basic(adjective, insignificant, fundamental, intricate, elementary)
2
constituent
2
constitutional
2
crucial(adjective, important, critical)
2
imperative(adjective, necessary)
2
indispensable
2
main(adjective, common, inferior, utter, absolute)
2
mutually beneficial
2
necessity
2
needed(adjective, unimportant, necessary)
2
primary
2
required
2
requirement
2
requisite
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