English adjective: indispensable | |||
| 1. | indispensable not to be dispensed with; essential | ||
| Samples | Foods indispensable to good nutrition. | ||
| Similar | critical, vital | ||
| See also | necessary | ||
| Attribute | dispensability, dispensableness | ||
| Antonyms | dispensable | ||
| 2. | indispensable absolutely necessary; vitally necessary | ||
| Samples | Essential tools and materials. Funds essential to the completion of the project. An indispensable worker. | ||
| Synonyms | essential | ||
| Similar | necessary | ||
| Antonyms | unnecessary, unneeded | ||
| 3. | indispensable unavoidable | ||
| Samples | The routine but indispensable ceremonies of state. | ||
| Similar | obligatory | ||
| Antonyms | optional | ||