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dispensable

 

[ dɪˈspɛnsəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a sentence

Capable of being dispensed with or done without; not essential.

Synonyms

expendable, nonessential, superfluous, unnecessary

Examples of usage

  • It was clear that her role in the project was dispensable.
  • During the restructuring, the company identified several dispensable positions.
  • The extra features on the phone were dispensable and could be removed.
  • His presence at the meeting was deemed dispensable by the team.
  • The disposable income was used for non-dispensable expenses.

Translations

Translations of the word "dispensable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dispensável

🇮🇳 अनावश्यक

🇩🇪 entbehrlich

🇮🇩 dapat diabaikan

🇺🇦 незначний

🇵🇱 zbędny

🇯🇵 不要

🇫🇷 superflu

🇪🇸 prescindible

🇹🇷 vazgeçilebilir

🇰🇷 불필요한

🇸🇦 غير ضروري

🇨🇿 zbytečný

🇸🇰 zbytočný

🇨🇳 可有可无

🇸🇮 odvečen

🇮🇸 óþarfur

🇰🇿 қажетсіз

🇬🇪 უსარგებლო

🇦🇿 lazımsız

🇲🇽 prescindible

Etymology

The word 'dispensable' originated from the Latin word 'dispensabilis', which means 'that can be dispensed with'. The term has been used in English since the early 19th century. The concept of something being dispensable has been present throughout history, as people have always had to determine what is essential and what can be done without. In modern times, the idea of dispensability is often applied in various contexts, such as business, technology, and everyday life.

See also: dispensation, dispenser, dispensing, indispensable.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,099 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.