Removable
/rɪˈmuːvəbəl/
Definitions
Capable of being removed or taken away.
/rɪˈmuːvəbəl/
Able to be taken away or taken off.
The car's roof is removable, making it a convertible.
💡 Simply: If something is removable, it means you can take it off or move it without breaking anything. Like, a removable cover on a couch lets you wash it, or a removable lens on a camera lets you take different kinds of pictures!
👶 For kids: Something removable can be taken off or taken away.
More Examples
The company offers a removable battery pack for the device.
The surgeon used a removable surgical instrument.
How It's Used
"The laptop has a removable hard drive for easy data transfer."
"The wallpaper is removable, so you can easily change the decor."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *removabel*, from Anglo-Norman *removable*, from Old French *removable* (present participle of *remover* 'to remove'), from Latin *removere* 'to move back, remove'.
The word 'removable' has been used since the late 14th century, evolving from the Latin root 'removere'. Early uses focused on the literal ability to move or take away an item.
Memory tip
Think of a removable sticker – you can easily peel it off!
Word Origin
"to move back, remove"