nonvital

/ˌnɑnˈvaɪtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

not essential or necessary; not vital

“The nonvital parts of the system were damaged in the accident.”

2. noun

a tooth that is not essential for chewing

“The dentist recommended removing the nonvital tooth to prevent further complications.”

Synonyms

  • nonessential
  • superfluous

Antonyms

  • essential
  • vital