sine qua non
noun [S] /ˌsɪn.eɪ.kwɑːˈnəʊn/
/-ˈnoʊn/ formalDefinition
› a necessary condition without which something is not possible: An interest in children is a sine qua non of teaching.Important and essential thingsInformation and messages
(Definition of sine qua non noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -based suffix (MAIN PART)
- amenity noun
- be-all noun
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- biggie noun
- building block noun
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- flagship noun (BEST PRODUCT)
- heavyweight noun
- hot button noun
- kernel noun (IMPORTANT PART)
- keynote noun
- keystone noun (IMPORTANT PART)
- lifeblood noun
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