deutschdictionary
adjective
(ABLE TO BE DONE WITHOUT)
That is a dispensable luxury. - Das ist ein entbehrlicher Luxus.
(MORE THAN IS NEEDED; EXCESSIVE)
His explanations were superfluous. - Seine Erklärungen waren entbehrlich.
(NOT NEEDED OR REQUIRED)
The effort was completely unnecessary. - Der Aufwand war völlig entbehrlich.