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Meaning of disposable
The primary meaning of "disposable" refers to something that can be used once or for a limited time and then thrown away.
Etymology of disposable
The word "disposable" originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin "disponere," meaning "to put at one's disposal" or "to arrange," and the suffix "-able," which forms adjectives indicating capability or fitness
Initially, the term referred to something that could be managed, controlled, or arranged at one's discretion
Over time, the meaning shifted to focus on the idea of something being used once and then discarded
Synonyms
temporary
throwaway
expendable
one-time
single-use
fleeting
ephemeral
transient
short-term
limited
finite
consumable
usable
reusable
replaceable
interchangeable
dispensable
unnecessary
unwanted
redundant
surplus
excess
extra
supplementary
auxiliary
provisional
makeshift
impermanent
non-durable
fragile
delicate
frangible
brittle
breakable
corruptible
destructible
erasable
removable
detachable
disposable
cast-off
discarded
rejected
abandoned
Definitions
- Capable of being thrown away after use
- * Designed to be used once and then discarded
- * Able to be replaced or discarded when no longer needed or useful
Usage Examples
- The company produces disposable plastic cutlery for outdoor events
- * She used a disposable camera to take photos on her vacation
- * The hospital uses disposable gloves to prevent the spread of infection
Antonyms
permanent
durable
long-lasting
lasting
enduring
persistent
perpetual
continuous
constant
stable
solid
substantial
robust
sturdy
unbreakable
indestructible
irremovable
indispensable
necessary
vital
essential
required
mandatory
compulsory
non-disposable
reusable
recyclable
renewable
sustainable