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removable

 

[ rɪˈmuːvəbl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

item description

Capable of being removed or taken away; not permanent or fixed in place.

Synonyms

detachable, disengageable, separable

Examples of usage

  • The cover is removable for easy cleaning.
  • The batteries are easily removable for replacement.
  • The stickers on the wall are not removable and will leave a mark if peeled off.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A storage device that can be removed from a computer or other electronic device.

Synonyms

external drive, portable storage, removable disk

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to safely eject the removable drive before unplugging it from the computer.
  • The removable hard drive allows for easy data transfer between devices.

Translations

Translations of the word "removable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 removível

🇮🇳 हटाने योग्य

🇩🇪 entfernbar

🇮🇩 dapat dilepas

🇺🇦 знімний

🇵🇱 usuwalny

🇯🇵 取り外し可能な

🇫🇷 amovible

🇪🇸 removible

🇹🇷 çıkarılabilir

🇰🇷 제거할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للإزالة

🇨🇿 odnímatelný

🇸🇰 odnímateľný

🇨🇳 可拆卸

🇸🇮 odstranljiv

🇮🇸 fjarlægjanlegur

🇰🇿 алынатын

🇬🇪 მოსახსნელი

🇦🇿 çıxarılan

🇲🇽 removible

Etymology

The word 'removable' originates from the verb 'remove' which comes from the Latin word 'removere', meaning 'move back, take away'. The concept of something being removable has been around for centuries, with the ability to detach or separate items being a common feature in various objects. The term gained popularity in the English language as a way to describe things that can be easily taken away or detached.

See also: irremovable, removal, removed, remover, removing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,004, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.