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The definition of indispensable is essential or absolutely necessary.

(adjective)

When a part is needed to make a machine work, this is an example of when the part isindispensable.

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See indispensable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that cannot be dispensed with or neglected
absolutely necessary or required

noun

an indispensable person or thing

Related Forms:

indispensability noun
indispensably adverb

See indispensable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Not to be dispensed with; essential.
Obligatory; unavoidable: the routine but indispensable ceremonies of state.

noun

One that is indispensable.

Related Forms:

inˌdis·pensˌa·bilˈi·ty, inˌdis·pensˈa·ble·ness noun

inˌdis·pensˈa·bly adverb

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