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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-soo-muh-buh l]
- /kənˈsu mə bəl/
- /kənˈsjuːməbl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-soo-muh-buh l]
- /kənˈsu mə bəl/
Definitions of consumable word
- adjective consumable Consumable goods are items which are intended to be bought, used, and then replaced. 3
- adjective consumable Consumable is also a noun. 3
- adjective consumable capable of being consumed 3
- noun consumable goods intended to be bought and used; consumer goods 3
- adjective consumable able or meant to be consumed, as by eating, drinking, or using: consumable goods. 1
- adjective consumable liable to be used up or depleted: comsumable resources. 1
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Origin of consumable
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; consume + -able
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Consumable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consumable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consumable
adj consumable
- accessible — If a place or building is accessible to people, it is easy for them to reach it or get into it. If an object is accessible, it is easy to reach.
- profitable — yielding profit; remunerative: a profitable deal.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- convenient — If a way of doing something is convenient, it is easy, or very useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
- functional — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
adjective consumable
- replaceable — to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing): Electricity has replaced gas in lighting.
- throwaway — made or intended to be discarded after use or quick examination: a throwaway container; a throwaway brochure.
- disposable — designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up: disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter.
- usable — available or convenient for use: 2000 square feet of usable office space.
- available — If something you want or need is available, you can find it or obtain it.
Antonyms for consumable
adj consumable
- useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- unprofitable — being without profit; not showing or turning a profit: a series of unprofitable ventures.
- unadaptable — capable of being adapted.
adjective consumable
- durable — able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
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