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(usually used in plural form "essentials") Opposite of a fundamental element or characteristic
“Frankly, I find the minutia of everyday life much more interesting than the glaring important life-changing events that shape our lives.”
Opposite of the underlying cause or basis of something
Opposite of general or basic truths, concepts or ideas
Opposite of the foundation on which an activity, process or structure is carried out or built on
(usually "preparations") Opposite of something done to get ready for an event or undertaking
Opposite of that which serves as a foundation for something else, literally or figuratively
“Graphics are merely a means to an end, a way for the developer to immerse the gamer into the gameplay.”
Opposite of a systematic study to establish facts and reach new conclusions
“The research gap in the subject matter needs to be addressed by way of empirical studies.”
Opposite of the procedure by which scientific investigation is undertaken
Opposite of the lowest part of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported
“The Canyon Lands is a series of steep canyons, extending from the top of the shelf break through the slope to the abyssal plain.”
Opposite of a preliminary action or event occurring before another
Opposite of the principal aspect or dimension of something
“We have concentrated only on the periphery of the problem, and perhaps even tried to eliminate some of the symptoms, but the interference problem is still there.”
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