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   disposable

   /dɪˈspəʊzəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an article) intended to be thrown away after use: "disposable nappies" Similar throwawayexpendableone-usenon-returnablereplaceablepaperplasticbiodegradablephotodegradable
   • ▪ (of a person or idea) able to be dispensed with; easily dismissed: "the poor performer is motivated by the fear that he or she is highly disposable"
   • 2. (chiefly of financial assets) readily available for the owner's use as required: "he made a mental inventory of his disposable assets" Similar availableusableaccessibleobtainablespendable

   noun

   • 1. an article designed to be thrown away after use: "don't buy disposables, such as cups and plates"

   Derivatives

   • 1. disposability noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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