key ingredients

Definitions

The essential or most important components required to create a specific dish or product.

The fundamental elements or factors necessary for the success or achievement of something.

Examples

Fresh basil and high-quality olive oil are the key ingredients for an authentic pesto sauce.

Patience and clear communication are the key ingredients for a successful long-term relationship.

Synonyms

essential components core elements fundamental parts primary constituents vital building blocks

Antonyms

nonessential additions optional extras trivial details peripheral components superfluous elements