removable

American  

[ri-moo-vuh-buhl] / rɪˈmu və bəl /

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.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of removable

First recorded in 1525–35; remove + -able

Example Sentences

Other ways to identify cattle, like ear tags, are removable, but brands are permanent, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

In his apartment, he made clever spy gadgets, crafting pencils with hidden chambers under removable erasers, cutting hidden compartments into cuff links and batteries.

From Literature

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.”

From Los Angeles Times

“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.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• portable