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Definition of nonexpendable

nonexpendable

/ˌnɑːn.ɪkˈspɛn.də.bəl/
non · ex · pend · a · ble
Plural:nonexpendables
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nonexpendable Lexical Profile

nonexpendable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Too important or valuable to be sacrificed, abandoned, or done without; essential to an operation or organization.

Example

"Her specialized knowledge of the legacy software made her a nonexpendable member of the engineering team."

2

Designed for durable, repeated use rather than being consumed, used up, or discarded after a single application (especially of equipment or supplies).

Example

"The laboratory budget separates single-use chemical reagents from nonexpendable capital equipment such as microscopes and centrifuges."

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• noun

1

A person or piece of equipment that is essential and cannot be easily replaced, sacrificed, or consumed in use.

Example

"During the annual audit, the logistics officer accounted for all nonexpendables stored in the main warehouse."

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• Rhymes for nonexpendable

• Nearby Words

nonexempt
nonexistence
nonexistent
nonexpendable
nonexpert
nonfactor
nonfactual

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