Discardable

/dɪsˈkɑːrdəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be discarded or thrown away; disposable.

Etymology

From 'discard' (from Old French 'discarder,' to throw away in card games) plus '-able' (capable of being). The card game origins gave us a common English word.

Kelly Says

The word 'discard' comes from card games where you throw away cards you don't need—it's fascinating that this gaming term is now used for everything we throw away, from coffee cups to relationships.

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