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Important thing or detail

feature

noun

an important part or aspect of something

priority

noun

something important that must be done first or needs more attention than anything else

element

noun

an important basic part of something complicated, for example a system or plan

basis

noun

the important ideas, facts, or actions from which something can develop

concern

noun

something that you think is important

key

noun

the thing that will do most to help you to achieve something

essence

noun

the most important part of something, usually the part that gives it its general character

core

noun

the most important or most basic part of something

staple

noun

a regular and important part or feature of something

burning issue/question

something that people have strong opinions about and think is very important

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the process of giving birth to a baby using hypnosis techniques …

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