Meaning of dispensable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈspɛnsəb(ə)l/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    dispensable

    Etymology

    early 16th century (in the sense ‘permissible in special circumstances’): from medieval Latin dispensabilis, from Latin dispensare (see dispense)

    Definitions

    1. capable of being dispensed with or done without

    Examples

    • « dispensable items of personal property »

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