Thesaurus

dispensable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of dispensable

not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end

a new invention that renders the old methods eminently dispensable

Synonyms of dispensable

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

Words Related to dispensable

discretionary, elective, optional

extra, extraneous, irrelative, irrelevant, redundant, superfluous

Near Antonyms of dispensable

all-important, crucial, important, vital

imperative, pressing, urgent

Antonyms of dispensable

essential, indispensable, necessary, needed, needful, required

Learn More about dispensable

See words that rhyme with dispensable Dictionary: Definition of dispensable Spanish Central: Translation of dispensable Nglish: Translation of dispensable for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of dispensable for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up dispensable? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

teetotaler

someone who never drinks alcohol

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games