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discardable

discardable

4.0
Made to be thrown away after use
  • adjective
  • /dɪsˈkɑrdəbl/
translation icon : desechable
  • Many products now come in discardable packaging to make cleanup easier.

Examples

  • The discardable cups should be placed in the recycling bin after use.

  • These plates are discardable and perfect for picnics.

  • He prefers to use items that are not discardable to reduce waste.

  • The discardable cups are made from recycled materials.

  • All the discardable cups were thrown away after the party.

  • We need to find a way to properly recycle discardable plastic items.

  • The store offers a range of discardable utensils for picnics and outdoor events.

Synonyms

expendable
vsdiscardable
46 6.7

Able to be used up or given up because it is not important to the main goal

focuses on being able to be thrown out, not on sacrifice for goals
throwaway
vsdiscardable
18 3.5

Made for one use and then put in the bin

is simply able to be thrown out when no longer needed
disposable
vsdiscardable
5 2.8

An item you use once and then throw away

is able to be thrown out when no longer needed
thrown-away
vsdiscardable
1 3.7

A product made to be used once and then put in the trash

is only meant to be thrown out once no longer useful
jettisonable
vsdiscardable
7.9

Can be dropped or given up when not needed

is about being able to be thrown out physically rather than abandoned
delible
vsdiscardable
9.2

Easy to remove or wash away

relates to physical throwing away rather than erasing or deletion

Antonyms

necessary
∞ 1.0

Needed and cannot be avoided

How Disposable

disposable
45 3.4
discardable
4.0
reusable
18 3.2
durable
56 3.6
permanent
650 3.2

Surface Forms

discardable positive
discardable comparative
discardable superlative

Morphology

discardable = discard (transparent) = discard + able

Regular adjectival formation from the verb 'discard' indicating capability or suitability to be discarded.

Etymology

Discardable comes from discard, which means 'to throw away', and the dis- part means 'away'. So a discardable cup is one you can physically 'throw away' or remove when you no longer need it.