Etymology

disposable

dis·pos·a·ble
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Today it means: That can be disposed of. Full definition →

English dispos(e) ← French disposer
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  1. Frenchdisposer
  2. Englishdispos(e)
  3. English todaydisposable

From dispos(e) + -able.

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