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expendable (adjective), more expendable, most expendable
1. Relating to anything or anyone that is not worth keeping and can be easily replaced: There are apparently some employees who have expendable jobs in the local company because they are being laid off.
2. A reference to something that is meant to be used and thrown away: While getting ready to move away to a new residence, Ted was getting rid of a lot of expendable things that his family had no further need for.
Not essential to keep.
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expendable, more expendable, most expendable
Characteristic of being easily replaced or not worth saving; meant to be used and then thrown away. (1)
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