removable
|re/mov/a/ble|
B2
/rɪˈmuːvəbl/
(remove)
take away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'removable' originates from the Latin word 'removibilis', where 're-' meant 'back' and 'movere' meant 'to move'.
Historical Evolution
'removibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'removable', and eventually became the modern English word 'removable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being moved back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being taken away or detached'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being taken away or detached.
The cover is removable for easy cleaning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45