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.

Other Word Forms

• removability noun
• removableness noun
• removably adverb
• nonremovable adjective
• unremovable adjective
• unremovableness noun
• unremovably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of removable¹

First recorded in 1525–35; remove + -able

Example Sentences

Those agencies typically are run by bipartisan panels whose members are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate for fixed terms, removable only for misconduct.

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“Immigration and Customs Enforcement says there’s half a million removable noncitizens who have criminal convictions in the United States. Most of those are nonviolent: traffic, immigration offenses. It’s not millions and millions.”

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This “preserves the chain of political accountability. ... The Task Force members are removable at will by the Secretary of HHS, and their recommendations are reviewable by the Secretary before they take effect.”

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“Following multiple fraudulent statements on his application to become a Lawful Permanent Resident, he was determined to be in the country illegally and removable on June 27,” the Homeland Security release stated.

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Shortly after President Trump took office, his administration formulated a multi-agency plan to track down unaccompanied children, investigate whether they are being subjected to human trafficking and deport those who are removable.

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Related Words

• portable