Essentially

When used at the beginning of a sentence, this word is a variety of the 'filler' word basically. Another direct replacement for essentially is technically. Other filler words include like, just, and stuff and y'know, but they tend to be in the middle of or at the end of a spoken sentence. Filler words are rarely used in writing and are part of acquired speech.

Essentially, the leg bone is connected to the hip bone.
Replace the sentence with the less-wordy: The leg bone is connected to the hip bone

by Exit Ramp June 20, 2004

essentially

Essentially is a word that means essentially nothing. It is a word that dumb ass academic geeks like to use a lot to make them or their "discourse" seem "sophisticated".

If a geek wants his product or company or even himself to sound "sophisticated" he will overuse the word "essentially" to talk about his geeky product.

by Bill Beef August 9, 2025

Man Essentials

The premier place for closet homosexual males to stare at men's underwear bulges online.

I secretly love staring at men's underwear ads when my girlfriend is away. Not only am I the Man Essentials President, I'm also their #1 client.

by GetOutOfTheCloset November 8, 2011

essential oils

What anti-vaxxers use to efficiently and effectively accomplish nothing. Quickest way to deny your children their right to healthcare (which is an actual human right, Article 25), killing your children in the process. Normal people use this to moisturize their skin.

Karens usually find their little bottles of nothingness on Facebook in a group full of other soccer moms who have also successfully been tricked by an MLM.

Karen: Honey, our little girl apparently contracted measles, and I don't even know how!

Bob: Did you get her vaccinated?

Karen: Of course not! I just used some essential oils that I found on Facebook.

Bob: You're such a psychopath. Now I'm grateful that you divorced me and took the kids, because now I can't be held liable. I hope YOU get measles now.

Karen: Well, I'd rather have her die than get infected by the lies of the government.

by derpsderps February 12, 2019

essentialist of the essential

Essential workers that are so badass and fearless they are viewed by society as having a fucking legendary and almost mythical status. Someone who never surrenders, backs down, or calls in sick despite the danger.

JerDawg is totally the essentialist of the essential. He's so badass and fearless that even the gangsters in his neighborhood are forced to show respect!

by calling them out April 20, 2020

Essential employee

A person that wants to stay at home in quarantine due to COVID-19 but can't due to the fact they cannot telecommute and there are no legal protections in place for the employee. So, she/he has to make a choice between (A) working for money with the increased risk of exposure, (B) staying at home and burning PTO until it runs out, or (C) leaving the company and having no income. Those living paycheck to paycheck (for whatever reason that may be is inconsequential at this point), wind up putting themselves and their family at greater risk because they have to keep a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs, and food on the table.

John wanted to stay at home during the COVID-19 quarantine across America, but he was told he was an essential employee and could lose his job if he didn't show up for work. Having no savings, John swallowed his pride, went to work, got infected with COVID-19 by a fellow employee in the same situation, and died.

by Sausage75 March 24, 2020

Essential

Necessary; vital; of the utmost importance

Water is essential for life.

by Diggity Monkeez November 26, 2004