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Term: dispensable

Description:

Dispensable, as an adjective, refers to something that is considered unnecessary or able to be done without. It can also be used as a noun to describe a person or thing that is deemed disposable or replaceable.

Examples:

Adjective:

1. During the pandemic, attending social events was considered dispensable.
2. With the introduction of technology, the need for physical paperwork has become dispensable.
3. He treated his disposable income as dispensable, spending frivolously.

Noun:

1. In a world of temporary contracts, many employees fear becoming dispensables.
2. The old machine was considered a dispensable, as it was no longer efficient.
3. She was seen as a dispensable in the company, easily replaced by someone younger.

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