disposable

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈspəʊzəb(ə)l/

adjective

  • 1(of an article) intended to be thrown away after use: disposable nappies a disposable razor
  • (of a person or idea) able to be dispensed with; easily dismissed: the poor performer is motivated by the fear that he or she is highly disposable
  • 2(chiefly of financial assets) readily available for the owner’s use as required: he made a mental inventory of his disposable assets

noun

  • an article designed to be thrown away after use: don’t buy disposables, such as cups and plates

Derivatives

disposability

Pronunciation: /-ˈbɪlɪti/
noun