indispensable

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/ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ English

Definitions

noun

A thing that is not dispensable; a necessity.
(in the plural) Trousers.

adjective

Not admitting ecclesiastical dispensation; not subject to release or exemption; that cannot be allowed by bending the canonical rules.
(of duties, rules etc.) Unbendable, that cannot be set aside or ignored.“The law was moral and indispensable. -Bp. Burnet”
Absolutely necessary or requisite; that one cannot do without.“An indispensable component of a heart-healthy diet.”

Related words

Synonyms

critical essential necessary obligatory vital invaluable priceless inevitable undeniable unavoidable irreplaceable absolute ineluctable inseparable must-see inestimable

Antonyms

Associated

tool strait amino functioning ally element understanding cooking item component guide

Rhymes

ostensible sensible incomprehensible insensible comprehensible reprehensible indispensible dispensable indefensible defensible

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