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2. hypertension

noun. ['ˌhaɪpɝˈtɛnʃən'] a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater).

Etymology

  • hypertension (English)
  • hyper- (English)
  • ὑπέρ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • tension (English)
  • tension (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

3. essential

adjective. ['ɛˈsɛnʃəl, iːˈsɛnʃəl'] basic and fundamental.

Etymology

  • essential (English)
  • essentialis (Latin)
  • esse (Latin)

4. essential

adjective. ['ɛˈsɛnʃəl, iːˈsɛnʃəl'] absolutely necessary; vitally necessary.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • essential (English)
  • essentialis (Latin)
  • esse (Latin)

5. essential

adjective. ['ɛˈsɛnʃəl, iːˈsɛnʃəl'] of the greatest importance.

Etymology

  • essential (English)
  • essentialis (Latin)
  • esse (Latin)

6. essential

noun. ['ɛˈsɛnʃəl, iːˈsɛnʃəl'] anything indispensable.

Etymology

  • essential (English)
  • essentialis (Latin)
  • esse (Latin)

7. essential

adjective. ['ɛˈsɛnʃəl, iːˈsɛnʃəl'] defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • essential (English)
  • essentialis (Latin)
  • esse (Latin)
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