indispensable
gb/ˌɪndɪspˈɛnsəbəl/ us/ˌɪndɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
B2
Engleză
~ 5600
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B2
property
1
absolutely necessary; essential
So important and needed that you cannot do without it or them.
Tipar de utilizare:
[something/someone] is indispensable (to/for [something])
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "indispensable" with "dispensable" because of the similar form, but they are opposites: "indispensable" means "cannot be done without", while "dispensable" means "not necessary". Another common mistake is saying "very indispensable"; because "indispensable" already means "absolutely necessary", modifiers like "very" or "quite" are usually unnecessary, though "almost indispensable" or "almost essential" is acceptable.
Sinonime
essential (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and a bit more general in everyday speech.)
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vital (Emphasizes life-or-death or very high importance, often more emotional or dramatic.)
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crucial (Stresses that something is extremely important for success at a key moment.)
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necessary (More general and slightly weaker; does not always imply that something is absolutely impossible without it.)
Antonime
dispensable (Direct opposite; describes something that is not needed and can be left out or replaced.)
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unnecessary (Says that something is not needed at all, often implying it is extra or a waste.)
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nonessential (More formal; describes something that is not a core or required part.)
Colocații
indispensable part
|indispensable role
|indispensable tool
|indispensable resource
|absolutely indispensable
|become indispensable
Teme
daily life
|work
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- A reliable internet connection is indispensable for working from home.
- Good communication is indispensable to a healthy relationship.
- Water is indispensable to all forms of life.
- For this recipe, fresh basil is indispensable.
- Her support was indispensable in getting the project finished on time.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- A phone is indispensable for my job.
- Sleep is indispensable for good health.
- English is indispensable for this international company.
- Your help was indispensable to our team.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
cannot be ignored or omitted
Needed because a rule, law, or duty says it must happen and it cannot be left out.
Tipar de utilizare:
[requirement/duty] is indispensable under [law/rule/policy]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not notice the more formal, legal or official tone of this sense and may use it in casual situations where simple "necessary" or "required" would sound more natural. They may also confuse this with the general sense of "indispensable" without linking it to specific rules, laws, or duties.
Sinonime
mandatory (Common in legal or official language; clearly states that something must be done.)
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obligatory (Formal; stresses that something is required by a rule, law, or moral duty.)
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binding (Legal term; emphasizes that an agreement or duty must be followed and cannot be avoided.)
Antonime
optional (States that something is not required and may be done or not done freely.)
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discretionary (Formal; describes actions that are left to someone's choice or judgment rather than required by rules.)
Colocații
indispensable condition
|indispensable requirement
|indispensable duty
|indispensable obligation
Teme
law
|government
|business
|work
Exemple
- Attendance at the safety briefing is indispensable under company policy.
- The judge stressed that transparency is an indispensable duty of public officials.
- Written consent is an indispensable condition for participation in the study.
- Accurate financial reporting is an indispensable obligation for all listed companies.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- In this school, wearing a uniform is an indispensable rule.
- A passport is an indispensable requirement for getting the visa.
- Honest reporting is an indispensable duty for journalists.
- Regular safety checks are an indispensable obligation in this factory.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
indispensable
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
US/ˌɪndɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
Silabe și accent
in - dis - pens - able (4 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pens)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: indispensable
Familie de cuvinte
Negative and opposite forms
dispensable
adjective C1
Related words
dispense
verb B2
dispenser
noun
Advanced or less common
indispensably
adverb
indispensability
noun
Expresii
an indispensable part of
1/ən ˌɪndɪspˈɛnsəbəl pˈɑɹt əv/
fixed phrase
a necessary component of something
Used to say that something is a necessary piece of a larger thing, activity, or situation.
Exemple
- Volunteers are an indispensable part of our organization.
- Trust is an indispensable part of any strong marriage.
- Digital skills are now an indispensable part of education.
indispensable for
1/ˌɪndɪspˈɛnsəbəl fɚ/
fixed phrase
necessary for a purpose or activity
Used after a noun to say that something is needed for a certain purpose or activity.
Exemple
- Vitamins are indispensable for healthy growth.
- Regular practice is indispensable for learning a language.
indispensable to
1/ˌɪndɪspˈɛnsəbəl tə/
fixed phrase
essential to someone or something
Used after a noun to say that something is necessary for a person, thing, or action.
Exemple
- A good team is indispensable to a successful business.
- Clear goals are indispensable to effective planning.