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indispensable Definition

in·dis·pen·sable (in′di spen′sə bəl)

adjective

  1. that cannot be dispensed with or neglected
  2. absolutely necessary or required

noun

an indispensable person or thing

indispensable Related Forms

in′·dis·pen′·sabil′·ity noun in′·dis·pen′·sably adverb

indispensable Synonyms

indispensable

modif.

essential, vital, requisite, needed; see necessary 1. See syn. study at essential.

indispensable Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

find: Anyone interested in London's history will find this site indispensable.

Modifies a noun

  • companion: A total of eight languages are available in this indispensable travel companion.
  • prerequisite: Writing and logical thinking, the Greek alphabet being the indispensable prerequisite for Greek philosophy, drew a circle to expel the inner demons.
  • handbook: The Local Funding Guide ( a small, yellow and indispensable handbook for local groups ).
  • tool: The gardener will find the Ranger 3 in 1 to be an indispensable tool.
  • guide: Save - Normally £ 4.99 An indispensable guide to the hottest lottery systems in the world.
  • ally: President Musharraf of Pakistan remains a courageous and indispensable ally who has become the target of assassins for the help he's given us.

Modifying Another Word

  • absolutely: For the sake of this article, let's call these absolutely indispensable people, accountants.
  • indeed: As Carr says a compass " is a valuable and indeed indispensable guide.
  • almost: Nowadays, credit cards are almost indispensable in almost any business transaction.
  • truly: Despite its problematic aspects, however, " Huckleberry Finn " is one of the truly indispensable classics of the American canon.
  • increasingly: He quickly pressed her into service as class pianist; soon, she became his personal accompanist and increasingly indispensable companion.
  • therefore: Some, of course, intend to pursue an academic career and recognize that a research degree is therefore indispensable.

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: Perhaps this Index will prove indispensable for its appendices on virus codes!
  • become: The guide has become indispensable for anyone birdwatching in Scotland.
  • remain: Either way, it remains indispensable to an understanding of Shostakovich's life and work.
  • seem: I never used to miss an episode of Have I Got News For You, but it seems less indispensable now.
  • consider: This drink is considered indispensable to every inhabitant of the city.

Preposition: in

order: The commitments made in the NRP to address the skills challenge are indispensable in order to improve the situation on the ground.

Preposition: for

anyone: Absolutely indispensable for anyone teaching the social issues section of GCSE RS, and invaluable for general RE in the upper secondary school.