DISPOSABLE


Meaning of DISPOSABLE in English

I. də̇ˈspōzəbəl adjective

Etymology: dispose + -able

1. : free to be used as occasion requires : not assigned to any special use

needs all disposable air-combat units for the Mediterranean front — New Republic

2. : capable of being disposed of easily ; especially : designed to be thrown away after use with only negligible loss

fabrics from which are made disposable napkins, towels, and diapers — S.B.Hunt

• dis·pos·able·ness noun -es

II. də̇ˈspōzəbəl noun

( -s )

Etymology: disposable , adjective

: something (as a paper plate) that is disposable

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