Removable: meaning, definitions and examples
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removable
[ rɪˈmuːvəbl ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.