Disposability: meaning, definitions and examples
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disposability
[ dɪˌspəʊzəˈbɪlɪti ]
in modern society
The quality of being easily replaced or discarded; the tendency for items, resources, or people to be considered disposable.
Synonyms
discardability, disposableness, replaceability
Examples of usage
- Consumer culture promotes disposability over durability.
- Fast fashion has contributed to the disposability of clothing.
- The throwaway mentality leads to increased disposability of products.
in environmental context
The state or condition of being capable of being thrown away or recycled with minimal impact on the environment.
Synonyms
recyclability, reusability, sustainability
Examples of usage
- Reducing plastic disposability is crucial for environmental sustainability.
- Biodegradable materials help reduce the disposability of waste.
- Promoting reusable products can reduce disposability rates.
Translations
Translations of the word "disposability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descartabilidade
🇮🇳 निष्पादनशीलता
🇩🇪 Wegwerfcharakter
🇮🇩 keterbuangan
🇺🇦 одноразовість
🇵🇱 jednorazowość
🇯🇵 使い捨て性
🇫🇷 jetabilité
🇪🇸 desechabilidad
🇹🇷 tek kullanımlık
🇰🇷 일회용성
🇸🇦 القابلية للتصرف
🇨🇿 jednorázovost
🇸🇰 jednorázovosť
🇨🇳 一次性
🇸🇮 enkratna uporaba
🇮🇸 einnota
🇰🇿 бір рет қолданылатын
🇬🇪 ერთჯერადი გამოყენების უნარი
🇦🇿 bir dəfəlik istifadə
🇲🇽 desechabilidad
Etymology
The concept of disposability emerged in the mid-20th century with the rise of mass production and consumer culture. It reflects a shift towards convenience and efficiency, often at the expense of sustainability. The disposable mindset has become prevalent in various industries, leading to environmental concerns due to increased waste generation. Efforts towards reducing disposability and promoting sustainable practices have gained momentum in recent years.
See also: disposable, disposableness, disposal, disposed, disposer, disposing, dispossession, indisposition, predisposition.