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indispensable
[ in-di-spen-suh-buhl ]
adjective
- absolutely necessary, essential, or requisite:
an indispensable member of the staff.
Synonyms:
- incapable of being disregarded or neglected:
an indispensable obligation.
noun
- a person or thing that is indispensable.
indispensable
/ ˌɪԻɪˈɛԲəə /
adjective
- absolutely necessary; essential
- not to be disregarded or escaped
an indispensable role
noun
- an indispensable person or thing
Derived Forms
- ˌԻ徱ˌԲˈٲ, noun
- ˌԻ徱ˈԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- d·ȴ·i·ٲ d·s··Ա noun
- d·s· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of indispensable1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"Supported housing plays an indispensable role in cutting NHS waiting list backlogs, and reducing pressure on social care, temporary accommodation, and other vital public services," the open letter says.
Joel’s death actually makes the series as interactive as television can be — for many viewers, he felt indispensable and yet we must all now soldier on without him, just like Ellie.
For anyone interested in the politics of left and right -- and in political journalism as it is practiced at the highest level -- George Orwell’s works are indispensable.
“These workers provide an indispensable service to the people of California, and their right to come together collectively to improve their working conditions must be respected and protected,” Mader said in a statement.
"Once this necessary and indispensable work has been completed, this commission will propose recommendations to both governments, so that they can learn from them and build a more peaceful future," he added.
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