essentialchange

noun

UK /ɪˈsɛnʃəl tʃeɪndʒ/

US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl tʃeɪndʒ/

A change that you really need to make.

Getting more sleep was an essential change for the tired puppy.

SYNONYMS

necessary change vital change key change important change

RELATED WORDS

improvement adjustment transformation reform

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A change that is needed for something to work well.

The teacher made an essential change to the schedule so everyone could play.

3. A very important difference that fixes a problem.

Fixing the leaky roof was an essential change for the family.

4. A basic or fundamental shift in how something is done.

The new rule was an essential change to how the game is played.