indispensable
Translation
indispensable, essential
Examples
A good dictionary is indispensable for language learners.
A good dictionary is indispensable for language learners.
She became indispensable to the team.
She became indispensable to the team.
Grammar Patterns
((indispensable)) ((for/to sb./sth.)) absolutely necessary for (sb./sth.) Air is indispensable to life.
((indispensable)) + noun an absolutely necessary (noun) He is an indispensable member of the team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: essential, vital, crucial; Antonyms: dispensable, unnecessary, superfluous
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'dispensable' (can be done without). Literally means 'not able to be done without'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'dispensable', you can 'dispense' with it (get rid of it). If it's 'indispensable', you cannot.