C1adjectiveformalwork
US/ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/
UK/ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/
so important or useful that you cannot manage without it
In context
For many delivery drivers, a smartphone has become completely indispensable.
Fish sauce is an indispensable part of Vietnamese cooking.
She made herself indispensable to the team by learning every part of the system.
Words that go with indispensable
adjective + preposition
- indispensable toVolunteers are indispensable to the success of the festival.
- indispensable forA good dictionary is indispensable for translators.
adjective + noun
- indispensable partRice is an indispensable part of every meal in our family.
- indispensable roleGrandparents play an indispensable role in raising children here.
- indispensable toolEmail has become an indispensable tool for business.
- indispensable memberAfter ten years, she is an indispensable member of staff.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely indispensableIn the mountains, a warm jacket is absolutely indispensable.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Rice is very indispensable in Vietnam.Correct: Rice is indispensable in Vietnam.