Wesentlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wesentlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "essential", "fundamental" or "significant". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "wesentlich"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Wesentlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Important, fundamental, or essential. Refers to something that is crucial or significant."
Translation(s): essential, fundamental, significant, crucial, important
Synonym(s): wichtig, bedeutend, entscheidend, grundlegend
Antonym(s): unwesentlich
Related word(s): hauptsächlich, maßgeblich, substanziell

📝 Some usage examples:

Das ist ein wesentlicher Punkt in unserer Diskussion.That is an essential point in our discussion.
Die wesentlichen Aspekte des Projekts wurden besprochen.The essential aspects of the project were discussed.
Es gibt einen wesentlichen Unterschied zwischen den beiden Konzepten.There is a significant difference between the two concepts.

"Wesentlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Considerably, significantly. Indicates a notable degree of difference or change."
Translation(s): considerably, significantly, substantially, much
Synonym(s): erheblich, beträchtlich, deutlich
Antonym(s): unwesentlich
Related word(s): merklich, spürbar, bedeutend

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Situation hat sich wesentlich verbessert.The situation has improved considerably.
Der neue Entwurf ist wesentlich besser als der alte.The new design is significantly better than the old one.
Die Preise sind wesentlich gestiegen.Prices have risen substantially.