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expendable

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ik-ˈspen-də-bəl\
    • /ɪkˈspen.də.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ik-ˈspen-də-bəl\

Definitions of expendable word

  • noun expendable (of an object) Designed to be used only once and then abandoned or destroyed. 1
  • adjective expendable person: can be sacrificed 1
  • adjective expendable equipment: not worth saving 1
  • noun,plural expendable expendable people, things 1
  • adjective expendable If you regard someone or something as expendable, you think it is acceptable to get rid of them, abandon them, or allow them to be destroyed when they are no longer needed. 0
  • adjective expendable that may be expended or used up 0
See all 18 definitions of expendable

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Parts of speech for Expendable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Expendable

expendable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for expendable

adjective expendable

  • dispensable — capable of being dispensed with or done without; not necessary or essential.
  • disposable — designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up: disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter.
  • superfluous — being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
  • unessential — not of prime importance; not indispensable.
  • nonessential — not essential; not necessary: Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war.
All 13 Synonyms of expendable

Antonyms for expendable

adjective expendable

  • indispensable — absolutely necessary, essential, or requisite: an indispensable member of the staff.
  • important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • necessary — being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
  • useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
  • durable — able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
All 5 Antonyms of expendable

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