dispensable
gb/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/ us/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
C1
Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
C1
property
1
not needed; can be done without
Not important or needed.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is (entirely) dispensable
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not confuse with disposable (meant to be thrown away) or indispensable (absolutely necessary).
Mga kasingkahulugan
unnecessary (More direct and common; focuses on not being needed.)
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nonessential (Slightly more formal; contrasts with what is essential.)
Mga kasalungat
indispensable (Means absolutely necessary and cannot be done without.)
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essential (Means needed for something to work or succeed.)
Mga kolokasyon
entirely dispensable
|largely dispensable
|almost dispensable
|dispensable item
|dispensable feature
|dispensable detail
|dispensable expense
|dispensable luxury
|dispensable extra
|prove dispensable
Mga tema
daily_life
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[a requirement/formality] is dispensable (in [situation])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In formal contexts this often refers to rules or formalities, not physical objects.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
mandatory (Required by rules or authority.)
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required (Needed; must be done.)
Mga kolokasyon
dispensable requirement
|dispensable formality
|dispensable condition
|dispensable step
|dispensable procedure
|dispensable clause
|become dispensable
|considered dispensable
Mga tema
business
|law
|education
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- This form is dispensable for online orders.
adjective
C1
property
3
replaceable employee; not essential
Easy to replace; not important to keep.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is dispensable (to [organization/team])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This meaning can sound harsh when used about people; choose wording carefully (e.g., ‘not essential to the role’).
Mga kasingkahulugan
replaceable (Neutral; focuses on being easily substituted.)
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expendable (Stronger and more negative; suggests being sacrificed or treated as disposable.)
Mga kasalungat
irreplaceable (Cannot be replaced without serious loss.)
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valued (Emphasizes being appreciated and important to keep.)
Mga kolokasyon
feel dispensable
|seem dispensable
|become dispensable
|make someone dispensable
|dispensable staff
|dispensable worker
|dispensable employee
|highly dispensable
|seen as dispensable
Mga tema
work
|business
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She felt dispensable at her job.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
dispensable
IPA
GB/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
US/dɪspˈɛnsəbəl/
Mga pantig at diin
dis - pens - able (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pens)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: dispensable
Mga kaugnay na salita
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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