essentialset
nounUK /ɪˈsɛnʃəl sɛt/
US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl sɛt/
A small group of things that you really need and cannot do without.
The teacher gave each student an essentialset of pencils, paper, and a ruler for the art class.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The most important group of items in a larger collection.
These five songs form the essentialset of the band's greatest hits.
3. A basic set of skills or knowledge needed for a task.
Reading and counting are part of the essentialset for first grade.
4. A minimal group of parts needed to build or use something.
The essentialset for the model car includes the wheels, body, and screws.