Word: EXPENDABLE
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Definition of EXPENDABLE
- An expendable person or object; usually used in the plural.
"Private Johnson was afraid the Lieutenant considered him an expendable, since he was always picked as point man."
- Able to be expended; not inexhaustible.
"Oil and other expendable resources are frequently the subject of military disputes."
- Designed for a single use; not reusable.
"The anti-aircraft rocket is fired from an expendable launch platform."
- Not essential or mandatory in order to achieve a goal.
"The research department was deemed expendable, and its funding was not renewed."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed with the Latin adjectival suffix "-abilis", denoting capability, worthiness, or ability to undergo an action.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "expendable" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "expendable" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 26 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXPENDABLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXPENDABLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXPENDABLE? โผ
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