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disposability

/dɪˌspoʊ.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
dis · pos · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:disposably
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Adjective:disposable
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disposability Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being designed to be thrown away after a single use or a short period.

Example

"Environmental advocates are increasingly concerned about the culture of disposability surrounding single-use plastics."

2

The condition of being treated as easily replaceable, unimportant, or expendable.

Example

"The documentary highlighted the sense of disposability felt by temporary gig-economy workers."

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• Rhymes for disposability

• Nearby Words

displeasing
displeasingly
displeasure
disposability
disposable
disposal
dispose

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disposability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disposability
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