English Reference
Adjective

removable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɹɪˈmuvəbəɫ/ UK /ɹɪmˈuːvəbəl/ re·mov·able

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.


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'.

Everything in the system—the derailleur, the controllers, and the motor—takes power from a single removable battery.

Ars Technica· 26 Aug 2026

From remove + -able.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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