Search Dictionary
Definition of indispensably

indispensably

/ˌɪndɪˈspɛnsəbli/
in · dis · pen · sa · bly
Adjective:indispensable
JUMP TO:

indispensably Lexical Profile

indispensably Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner or to a degree that is absolutely necessary and cannot be done without.

Example

"Clean water and reliable sanitation are indispensably linked to public health in developing communities."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for indispensably
Antonyms
View all antonyms for indispensably

• Rhymes for indispensably

• Nearby Words

indiscriminately
indispensability
indispensable
indispensably
indisposed
indisposition
indisputable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective indispensable and the adverbial suffix -ly; indispensable derives from Medieval Latin indispensabilis, from the prefix in- ('not') and dispensare ('to distribute or grant an exemption').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indispensably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indispensably
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.