expendable
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for expendable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Able to be used up or spent, especially without much concern.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Able to be used up or spent, especially without much concern.
“The budget included expendable supplies like paper and ink.”
spendable
Opposites
unexpendable
2. adj
Regarded as not essential and able to be sacrificed or discarded.
“He was expendable, like commodities past their use.”
How to use expendable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
expendable resources
treated as expendable
Etymology
From expend + the adjective ending -able.
Full origin of expendable →Frequently asked questions
What does “expendable” mean?
The word “expendable” means able to be used up or spent, especially without much concern. In plain terms, something (or someone) that can be used up, discarded, or sacrificed without much loss.
How do you pronounce “expendable”?
“Expendable” is pronounced ihk-SPEHN-duh-buhl (/ɪkˈspɛndəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “expendable” in a sentence?
Here is “expendable” used in a sentence: “The budget included expendable supplies like paper and ink.”
What part of speech is “expendable”?
“Expendable” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “expendable” have?
“Expendable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: able to be used up or spent, especially without much concern.
