indispensable

adjective

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: in-dis-pen-sa-ble (5)

English Definition

Absolutely necessary or essential.

Example Sentence

A computer is indispensable for this job.

US IPA /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/

UK IPA /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/

essential necessary crucial vital requisite

dispensable superfluous unnecessary