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dispensable - Dictionary Entry

dispensable

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/dɪˈspɛnsəbəl/

Definitions

  • Capable of being done without; not essential.
  • Subject to being omitted or replaced without significant loss.
  • Not necessary or required in a particular situation.

Usage Examples

  • The company considered the intern's role dispensable during the downsizing process.
  • Some luxuries are dispensable during times of financial hardship.
  • The team deemed the extra equipment dispensable for the project.
  • His advice proved dispensable as the team proceeded without it.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word dispensabilis, meaning "capable of being spared," from dispensare ("to distribute").

Synonyms

  • Unnecessary
  • Replaceable
  • Nonessential
  • Superfluous
  • Expendable

Antonyms

  • Indispensable
  • Essential
  • Necessary
  • Vital
  • Crucial

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchdispensable/dis.pɑ̃.sabl/
Spanishprescindible/presinˈdiβle/
Germanentbehrlich/ɛntˈbeːɐ̯lɪç/
Russianненужный/nʲɪˈnuʐnɨj/
Hindiअनावश्यक/anāvaśyak/
Tamilதேவையற்ற/tēvaiyaṟṟa/
Teluguఅనవసరం/anavasaram/
Chinese (Mandarin)可有可无的/kě yǒu kě wú de/
Japanese不要な/fuyōna/
Korean불필요한/bulpilyohan/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /dɪˈspɛnsəbəl/
  • American English: /dɪˈspɛnsəbəl/

Historical Usage

The term gained popularity in the early 17th century, often used in legal and religious contexts to describe exemptions or non-essential permissions.

Cultural Nuances

In modern usage, the term is frequently applied to workforce management, technological advancements, and luxury items.

More Information

Dispensable items or roles often reflect the evolving priorities of organizations and societies. The concept highlights the shifting value of resources and labor in changing economic climates.

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