Disposableness: meaning, definitions and examples
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disposableness
[ dɪˈspəʊzəblnəs ]
quality
The state or quality of being disposable or easily replaceable.
Synonyms
disposability, replaceability, throwaway nature
Examples of usage
- The disposableness of modern consumer goods has led to a throwaway culture.
- Many argue that the disposableness of relationships in today's society has led to a lack of commitment.
use and throw
The tendency to be discarded or thrown away after a single use.
Synonyms
disposability, single-use mentality, throwaway nature
Examples of usage
- The disposableness of plastic bags is a major environmental concern.
- The disposableness of fast fashion contributes to the problem of textile waste.
Translations
Translations of the word "disposableness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descartabilidade
🇮🇳 निष्क्रियता
🇩🇪 Verfügbarkeit
🇮🇩 ketersediaan
🇺🇦 доступність
🇵🇱 dostępność
🇯🇵 廃棄可能性
🇫🇷 disponibilité
🇪🇸 disponibilidad
🇹🇷 elverişlilik
🇰🇷 사용 가능성
🇸🇦 توافر
🇨🇿 dostupnost
🇸🇰 dostupnosť
🇨🇳 可用性
🇸🇮 dostopnost
🇮🇸 fáanleiki
🇰🇿 қолжетімділік
🇬🇪 ხელმისაწვდომობა
🇦🇿 mövcudluq
🇲🇽 disponibilidad
Word origin
The word 'disposableness' is derived from the verb 'dispose,' which comes from the Old French word 'disposer,' meaning 'to arrange, order, or regulate.' The suffix '-ness' is added to form the noun 'disposableness,' indicating the quality or state of being disposable. The concept of disposableness has become increasingly relevant in modern society, where convenience and short-term use often take precedence over long-term sustainability.
See also: disposability, disposable, disposal, disposed, disposer, disposing, dispossession, indisposition, predisposition.