106 entries under essential topic. ×

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constitutional(adjective, important, original, basic)
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elemental(adjective, important, original, basic)
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elementary(adjective, important, original, basic)
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exigent(adjective, great, big, heavy, important)
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foundational(adjective, important, original, basic)
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grass-roots(adjective, important, original, basic)
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intrinsic(adjective, important, original, substantial, serious)
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life-or-death(important, critical, fundamental, imperative)
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meat-and-potatoes(adjective, important, original, critical)
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name-of-the-game(important, critical, fundamental, imperative)
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needed(adjective, important, critical, basic)
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nitty-gritty(important, critical, fundamental, imperative)
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original(adjective, important, basic, vital)
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prerequisite(adjective, important, critical, basic)
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primitive(adjective, important, original, basic)
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primordial(adjective, important, original, basic)
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required(adjective, important, critical, basic)
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requisite(adjective, important, original, critical)
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rudimentary(adjective, important, original, basic)
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ruling(adjective, important, prominent, basic)
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