Essential Element From: Frederick County, MD Finisher: The Essential Splash es·sen·tial (-snshl) adj. Constituting or being part of the essence of something; inherent. Basic or indispensable; necessary: essential ingredients. This definition best describes the Essential Element. This man has a mind for the backyard. With the passion, willingness, and intensity to put on some of the best matches in FWF history, Element's role in the backyard can best be summed up with one-word "Essential." Especially to the FWF.