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EXPENDABLE

(adj., adj.sat, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Expendable.

Expendable - as an adjective

Suitable to be expended

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unexpendable

Expendable - as an adjective satellite

(used of funds) remaining after taxes

Example: "Spendable income"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spendable

Expendable - as a noun

An expendable person or object; usually used in the plural.

Example: "Private johnson was afraid the lieutenant considered him an expendable, since he was always picked as point man."

Example Sentences

"The soldiers were considered expendable in the mission."
"The company was forced to cut expendable expenses to stay afloat."
"The extra tools were deemed expendable and left behind."
"In space exploration, robots are often used as expendable resources."
"The expendable nature of temporary workers makes them easily replaceable."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPENDABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expendable is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPENDABLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is EXPENDABLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expendable is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPENDABLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is EXPENDABLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expendable is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPENDABLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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