indispensable

adjective

in·​dis·​pens·​able ˌin-di-ˈspen(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce indispensable (audio)
1
: absolutely necessary : essential
an indispensable member of the staff
2
: not subject to being set aside or neglected
an indispensable obligation
indispensability noun
indispensable noun
indispensableness noun
indispensably adverb

Examples of indispensable in a Sentence

fully aware that he was an indispensable assistant, he decided that it was high time that he be paid what he was worth
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Conclusion The role of data engineers in AI and ML projects is indispensable. Abdul Muqtadir Mohammed Zubair, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The case has fueled political narratives about urban crime and captivated a city in which the subway is indispensable. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024 But for her graduate season this fall, U coach Erin Chastain asked her most indispensable player to somehow give her more. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2024 Superhero movies used to be an indispensable revenue driver for the film industry. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for indispensable 

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of indispensable was in 1653

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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indispensable. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

indispensable

adjective
in·​dis·​pens·​able ˌin-dis-ˈpen(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce indispensable (audio)
: absolutely necessary : essential
an indispensable employee
indispensability noun

Legal Definition

indispensable

adjective
in·​dis·​pen·​sa·​ble ˌin-di-ˈspen-sə-bəl How to pronounce indispensable (audio)
: having rights so connected to the claims of the parties to an action that the action cannot be adjudicated without affecting those rights see also indispensable party at party

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