removable

[ ri-moo-vuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. that may be removed.
2. Mathematics.
   1. (of a singularity of a function of a complex variable) noting that the function is not analytic at the point but that the function can be redefined so as to be analytic at the point.
   2. (of a discontinuity) noting that the function is discontinuous at the point but that the function can be redefined so as to be continuous at the point. Compare essential ( def 5 ).

Other Words From

• re·mova·bili·ty re·mova·ble·ness noun
• re·mova·bly adverb
• nonre·mova·ble adjective
• unre·mova·ble adjective
• unre·mova·ble·ness noun
• unre·mova·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of removable¹

First recorded in 1525–35; remove + -able

Example Sentences

The coolest feature, however, has to be the removable boot drive SSD.

From Popular-Science

Some cordless vacuums come with removable batteries so you can buy an extra, keep both fully charged, and switch one out when it dies so you never interrupt your dust-busting.

From Popular-Science

Choice of two removable hard-top roofs, or you can simply opt for a soft top that can be pulled back to let the sunshine in.

From Washington Blade

Dash cam systems come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and usually operate by automatically recording footage to an internal drive or some form of removable media, like a microSD card.

From Popular-Science

For the crustFor the fillingFor the toppingLightly grease the bottom and sides of a 7-by-3-inch round cake pan with a removable bottom with the softened butter or cooking spray.

From Washington Post

And he had a removable cast on his hand for the rest of the shoot.

From The Daily Beast

CIS again: A very large share of immigrant gang members are illegal aliens and removable aliens.

From The Daily Beast

In one jurisdiction studied, Northern Virginia, 30 to 40 percent of the gang task force case load were removable aliens.

From The Daily Beast

Finally, footwear that is comfy and easily removable trumps all else.

From The Daily Beast

If he were to rub one of these pictures when dry, he would find it almost entirely removable from the glass.

From Project Gutenberg

The braces were removable, and Mac had loosened a single wing-nut to let the brace swing loose when he heard Johnny Ruiz's answer.

From Project Gutenberg

There's only one removable glass to a helmet and that's in front—an inch thick and screws tight in a gun-metal socket.

From Project Gutenberg

These three segments are made so as to be removable in a moment for cleaning or replacement.

From Project Gutenberg

Lifting butts are made with a removable pin to enable the door to be removed and replaced without unscrewing.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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