Disposableness: meaning, definitions and examples

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disposableness

 

[ dɪˈspəʊzəblnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.