dispensable
gb/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/ us/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
C1
영어
의미
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adjective
C1
property
1
not needed; can be done without
Not important or needed.
사용 패턴：
[something] is (entirely) dispensable
자주 하는 실수：
Do not confuse with disposable (meant to be thrown away) or indispensable (absolutely necessary).
유의어
unnecessary (More direct and common; focuses on not being needed.)
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nonessential (Slightly more formal; contrasts with what is essential.)
반의어
indispensable (Means absolutely necessary and cannot be done without.)
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essential (Means needed for something to work or succeed.)
연어
entirely dispensable
|largely dispensable
|almost dispensable
|dispensable item
|dispensable feature
|dispensable detail
|dispensable expense
|dispensable luxury
|dispensable extra
|prove dispensable
주제
daily_life
|communication
예문
- The extra decorative steps are dispensable if you’re short on time.
- In a crisis, small comforts can feel dispensable.
- Most of the report’s background detail is dispensable.
학습자용 예문
- This part is dispensable.
- We can finish without it; it’s dispensable.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
optional requirement; can be omitted
Not required in this case; it can be skipped.
사용 패턴：
[a requirement/formality] is dispensable (in [situation])
자주 하는 실수：
In formal contexts this often refers to rules or formalities, not physical objects.
유의어
optional (Commoner and less formal; means you may choose to do it or not.)
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waivable (Legal/administrative; emphasizes that it can officially be waived.)
반의어
mandatory (Required by rules or authority.)
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required (Needed; must be done.)
연어
dispensable requirement
|dispensable formality
|dispensable condition
|dispensable step
|dispensable procedure
|dispensable clause
|become dispensable
|considered dispensable
주제
business
|law
|education
예문
- In some cases, the interview is dispensable if you submit strong references.
- The court decided the extra formality was dispensable under the circumstances.
- For remote employees, daily check-ins may be dispensable.
학습자용 예문
- This form is dispensable for online orders.
adjective
C1
property
3
replaceable employee; not essential
Easy to replace; not important to keep.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is dispensable (to [organization/team])
자주 하는 실수：
This meaning can sound harsh when used about people; choose wording carefully (e.g., ‘not essential to the role’).
유의어
replaceable (Neutral; focuses on being easily substituted.)
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expendable (Stronger and more negative; suggests being sacrificed or treated as disposable.)
반의어
irreplaceable (Cannot be replaced without serious loss.)
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valued (Emphasizes being appreciated and important to keep.)
연어
feel dispensable
|seem dispensable
|become dispensable
|make someone dispensable
|dispensable staff
|dispensable worker
|dispensable employee
|highly dispensable
|seen as dispensable
주제
work
|business
예문
- After the merger, many employees felt dispensable.
- Specialized skills can make you less dispensable in a downturn.
- He realized he was considered dispensable once the project ended.
학습자용 예문
- She felt dispensable at her job.
문법
기본형
dispensable
IPA
GB/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
US/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
음절 및 강세
dis - pens - able （3음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (pens)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: dispensable
관련 단어
Core family
dispense
verb B2
dispenser
noun
Related words
dispensation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
indispensable
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
indispensably
adverb
indispensability
noun
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