dispensable
gb/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/ us/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
C1
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
adjective
C1
property
1
not needed; can be done without
Not important or needed.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is (entirely) dispensable
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not confuse with disposable (meant to be thrown away) or indispensable (absolutely necessary).
Visawe
unnecessary (More direct and common; focuses on not being needed.)
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nonessential (Slightly more formal; contrasts with what is essential.)
Vinyume
indispensable (Means absolutely necessary and cannot be done without.)
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essential (Means needed for something to work or succeed.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
entirely dispensable
|largely dispensable
|almost dispensable
|dispensable item
|dispensable feature
|dispensable detail
|dispensable expense
|dispensable luxury
|dispensable extra
|prove dispensable
Mada
daily_life
|communication
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a requirement/formality] is dispensable (in [situation])
Kosa la kawaida:
In formal contexts this often refers to rules or formalities, not physical objects.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
mandatory (Required by rules or authority.)
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required (Needed; must be done.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
dispensable requirement
|dispensable formality
|dispensable condition
|dispensable step
|dispensable procedure
|dispensable clause
|become dispensable
|considered dispensable
Mada
business
|law
|education
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This form is dispensable for online orders.
adjective
C1
property
3
replaceable employee; not essential
Easy to replace; not important to keep.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is dispensable (to [organization/team])
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning can sound harsh when used about people; choose wording carefully (e.g., ‘not essential to the role’).
Visawe
replaceable (Neutral; focuses on being easily substituted.)
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expendable (Stronger and more negative; suggests being sacrificed or treated as disposable.)
Vinyume
irreplaceable (Cannot be replaced without serious loss.)
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valued (Emphasizes being appreciated and important to keep.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
feel dispensable
|seem dispensable
|become dispensable
|make someone dispensable
|dispensable staff
|dispensable worker
|dispensable employee
|highly dispensable
|seen as dispensable
Mada
work
|business
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She felt dispensable at her job.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
dispensable
IPA
GB/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
US/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
Silabi na mkazo
dis - pens - able (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pens)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: dispensable
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.