indispensable
adjective
in·dis·pens·able
ˌin-di-ˈspen(t)-sə-bəl 
1
: absolutely necessary : essential
an indispensable member of the staff
2
: not subject to being set aside or neglected
an indispensable obligation
indispensable
noun
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Examples of indispensable in a Sentence
fully aware that he was an indispensable assistant, he decided that it was high time that he be paid what he was worth
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Why exercise is a 'game-changer' for Chiquis For Chiquis, the harmony between body and mind is indispensable.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
From simplifying tasks to tackling complex challenges, AI agents are becoming indispensable tools in the modern digital ecosystem.
—Michele Zanello, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Both are essential for bone and cardiovascular health and each is indispensable for the other.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indispensable. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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indispensable
adjective
in·dis·pens·able
ˌin-dis-ˈpen(t)-sə-bəl
: absolutely necessary : essential
an indispensable employee
Legal Definition
indispensable
adjective
in·dis·pen·sa·ble
ˌin-di-ˈspen-sə-bəl
: having rights so connected to the claims of the parties to an action that the action cannot be adjudicated without affecting those rights see also indispensable party at party
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