Discardable: meaning, definitions and examples

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discardable

[ dɪˈskɑːrdəbl ]

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used in a sentence

Capable of being discarded or disposed of; dispensable.

Synonyms

disposable, expendable, throwaway

Examples of usage

This old computer is discardable, we can throw it away.
Plastic cutlery is often considered discardable after one use.

Translations

Translations of the word "discardable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descartável

🇮🇳 त्याज्य

🇩🇪 wegwerfbar

🇮🇩 dapat dibuang

🇺🇦 одноразовий

🇵🇱 jednorazowy

🇯🇵 使い捨て

🇫🇷 jetable

🇪🇸 desechable

🇹🇷 tek kullanımlık

🇰🇷 일회용

🇸🇦 قابل للاستغناء

🇨🇿 jednorázový

🇸🇰 jednorazový

🇨🇳 一次性的

🇸🇮 za enkratno uporabo

🇮🇸 einnota

🇰🇿 бір рет қолданылатын

🇬🇪 ერთჯერადი

🇦🇿 bir dəfə istifadə olunan

🇲🇽 desechable

Word origin

The word 'discardable' originated from the verb 'discard', which dates back to the mid-16th century. The suffix '-able' is added to 'discard' to form 'discardable', indicating the capability of being discarded. The concept of disposability and the need for items that can be easily disposed of led to the popularization of the term in the 20th century with the rise of disposable consumer products.