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Indispensable

usgb/ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/Volume
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Non-substitutable

Use 'indispensable' when something can't be replaced because it's too important.

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A smartphone has become an indispensable device for modern communication.
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Vital Importance

'Indispensable' suggests that without the item or person, a task would fail or a goal couldn't be achieved.

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Her expertise in coding is indispensable to the success of the project.
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Often Overlooked

Sometimes, 'indispensable' items or skills are taken for granted, but are crucial in certain situations.

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In case of emergency, a flashlight is indispensable.
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CriticalEssentialImperativeImportantIntegralNecessaryObligatoryRequisiteVital
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