indispensable

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in·dis·pens·able | \ ˌin-di-ˈspen(t)-sə-bəl

Definition of indispensable

1 : absolutely necessary : essential an indispensable member of the staff

2 : not subject to being set aside or neglected an indispensable obligation

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indispensability \ ˌin-di-ˌspen(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

indispensable noun

indispensableness \ ˌin-di-ˈspen(t)-sə-bəl-nəs

\ noun

indispensably \ ˌin-di-ˈspen(t)-sə-blē

\ adverb

Examples of indispensable in a Sentence

fully aware that he was an indispensable assistant, he decided that it was high time that he be paid what he was worth

Recent Examples on the Web Mark Melancon, the Atlanta Braves’ 2019 and 2020 closer, was indispensable until he was deemed unaffordable. — Ray Glier, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2021 Scripps helped develop better ways to find and track enemy submarines, and to improve surf forecasting, which proved to be indispensable when Allied forces landed at Normandy during D-Day. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2021 In environments like this, modest, prudent, long-term strategy is indispensable. — Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2021 Take Buren Foster, who joined the bureau in 1988 and carries something else that's indispensable: a camera. — Allison Futterman, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2021 Reason: Water is indispensable for photosynthesis and is vital to the transport of nutrients to the plant. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2021 FridaBaby has made waves for making cute, cheeky baby and postpartum recovery kits that are indispensable for new parents. — Wired, 22 June 2021 Zubia’s bat, glove and voice have been indispensable for Texas, particularly this season. — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 10 June 2021 Blogging is, in my mind, indispensable for a modern business. — James Parsons, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021

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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indispensable. Accessed 28 Oct. 2021.

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indispensable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of indispensable

: extremely important and necessary

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indispensable

adjective

in·dis·pens·able | \ ˌin-di-ˈspen-sə-bəl

Kids Definition of indispensable

: extremely important or necessary : essential indispensable workers

indispensable

adjective

in·dis·pen·sa·ble | \ ˌin-di-ˈspen-sə-bəl

Legal Definition of indispensable

: having rights so connected to the claims of the parties to an action that the action cannot be adjudicated without affecting those rights — see also indispensable party at party