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DISPOSABLE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An item that can be disposed of after it has been used
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("disposable" is a kind of...):
item (a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Designed to be disposed of after use
Example:
disposable paper cups
Classified under:
Similar:
throwaway (intended to be thrown away after use)
Antonym:
nondisposable (not designed to be thrown away after use)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Free or available for use or disposition
Example:
disposable assets
Classified under:
Similar:
available; usable; useable (convenient for use or disposal)
expendable; spendable ((used of funds) remaining after taxes)
fluid; liquid (in cash or easily convertible to cash)
Antonym:
nondisposable ((of assets) unavailable for use)
