non-essential

the information about the speaker's background is non-essential to understanding the main argument.

the decorative trim on the building is non-essential, but it adds to its charm.

in this recipe, the step involving marinating the chicken is non-essential.

the extra features on the phone are non-essential for most users.

the clause in the contract regarding arbitration was deemed non-essential.

the museum visit was non-essential, but we enjoyed it nonetheless.

adding a cover letter is non-essential if you have a strong referral.

the company decided that the annual team-building event was non-essential due to budget cuts.

the safety net was considered non-essential for this particular performance.

the detailed market research proved non-essential after the product launch.

the formal dinner was non-essential, so we opted for a casual meal instead.