Discardability: meaning, definitions and examples

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discardability

 

[ dɪˌskɑːdəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in business

The quality or state of being able to be discarded or disposed of without causing harm or loss.

Synonyms

disposability, throwaway quality

Examples of usage

  • Due to the low cost of production, the discardability of the product was taken into consideration.
  • The discardability of the packaging material was a key factor in the company's sustainability efforts.
Context #2 | Noun

in psychology

The tendency to dismiss or ignore something or someone as unimportant or irrelevant.

Synonyms

disregard, neglect

Examples of usage

  • His discardability of other people's feelings often led to conflicts in his relationships.
  • The therapist emphasized the importance of addressing the underlying issues that contribute to discardability of emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "discardability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descartabilidade

🇮🇳 अवहनीयता

🇩🇪 Verzichtbarkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakbergunaan

🇺🇦 можливість утилізації

🇵🇱 możliwość odrzucenia

🇯🇵 廃棄可能性 (haiki kanōsei)

🇫🇷 jetabilité

🇪🇸 desechabilidad

🇹🇷 atılabilirlik

🇰🇷 폐기 가능성 (pyegi ganeungseong)

🇸🇦 قابلية التخلص (qabiliyat altakhalus)

🇨🇿 možnost vyřazení

🇸🇰 možnosť vyradenia

🇨🇳 可丢弃性 (kě diūqì xìng)

🇸🇮 možnost zavrnitve

🇮🇸 möguleiki á að farga

🇰🇿 жарамсыздық

🇬🇪 გადაგდების შესაძლებლობა (gadagdebis shesadzleblobа)

🇦🇿 atılabilmə

🇲🇽 desechabilidad

Etymology

The word 'discardability' is a combination of 'discard' and the suffix '-ability', which denotes the quality or state of being able to do something. The concept of discardability has become increasingly relevant in modern society due to concerns about waste management and sustainability. The ability to easily dispose of items or ideas without significant consequences is a characteristic of our throwaway culture. In psychology, discardability can also refer to the tendency to dismiss or ignore certain aspects of our lives or relationships. Understanding the implications of discardability can lead to more conscious consumption and meaningful connections.

See also: discard, discardable, discarder, discarding.