dispensable

[dɪˈspɛnsəbəl]

dispensable Definition

  • 1able to be replaced or done without; not necessary.
  • 2capable of being dispensed with or done away with

Using dispensable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dispensable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company found that some employees were dispensable and laid them off.

  • Example

    The extra features on the car are nice, but they are dispensable.

  • Example

    The committee decided that the project was dispensable and cut its funding.

dispensable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dispensable

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Summary: dispensable in Brief

The term 'dispensable' [dɪˈspɛnsəbəl] refers to something that is not necessary and can be done without. It is often used in the context of employees, features, or projects that can be replaced or eliminated. 'Dispensable' is an adjective that has synonyms like 'unnecessary' and 'expendable,' and antonyms like 'indispensable' and 'vital.'