dispensable

dis·pens·able

adj \di-ˈspen(t)-sə-bəl\

Definition of DISPENSABLE

: capable of being dispensed with

— dis·pens·abil·i·ty \-ˌspen(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

Examples of DISPENSABLE

1. Computers have made typewriters dispensable.
2. Do you consider any of the staff to be dispensable?

First Known Use of DISPENSABLE

1649

Related to DISPENSABLE

Synonyms: unnecessary, gratuitous, inessential, needless, nonessential, uncalled-for, unessential, unwarranted

Antonyms: essential, indispensable, necessary, needed, needful, required

Related Words: discretionary, elective, optional; extra, extraneous, irrelative, irrelevant, redundant, superfluous

Near Antonyms: all-important, crucial, important, vital; imperative, pressing, urgent

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Rhymes with DISPENSABLE

condensable