Word
removable
Phoneticsre·mov·able
US/ɹɪˈmuvəbəɫ/
UK/ɹɪmˈuːvəbəl/
Definition
adj. describing something that is designed to be taken off or away from another object. You use this when a part can be separated without breaking the main thing.
adj. capable of being taken away or detached from a fixed position or a larger assembly. Often used to describe modular components or protective coverings.
Examples
“The sofa has removable covers for easy washing.”
“The laptop features a removable battery, allowing users to swap it out for a fresh one during long flights.”
“Architects designed the stadium with a removable roof to accommodate both indoor sporting events and open-air concerts regardless of the weather conditions.”
Examples
simple
“The sofa has removable covers for easy washing.”
contextual
“The laptop features a removable battery, allowing users to swap it out for a fresh one during long flights.”
complex
“Architects designed the stadium with a removable roof to accommodate both indoor sporting events and open-air concerts regardless of the weather conditions.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'seems'.
Real-World Examples
“Silverthorn suggests a dirty-clothes bin with a removable bag such as this is useful for taking to the laundry room.” “Everything in the system—the derailleur, the controllers, and the motor—takes power from a single removable battery.” Etymology
From remove + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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