removable
Able to disconnect
Removable describes something designed to be taken off, detached, or separated from a larger whole without causing damage.
A removable cover can be lifted away for cleaning; removable storage can be unplugged and transported between devices.
The word often implies that reattachment is possible and intended, distinguishing it from things that are merely breakable or disposable.
To separate from
- unfastenRelease from attachment
- disconnectTo break a connection
- separateTo set apart
- unhookRelease from a curved fastener
unclip · unbolt · unsnap · disengage · release · extract · eject · uncouple
Narrow flexible binding material
- buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
- clampDevice for holding tight
- bracketSupport or category
- pinPointed metal fastener
insert · sleeve · liner · cover · cushion · pad · panel · divider
For one application only
- throwawayDesigned for discard
- replaceableAble to be exchanged
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
compostable · discardable · expendable · paper · plastic · refillable · cartridge · pod
Not meant to last
- provisionalConditional and possibly temporary
- interimProvisional in-between phase
- nonpermanentLacking fixed duration
- reversibleAble to be undone
reinstallable · reattachable · relocatable · transferable · repositionable · adhesive · decal · tattoo
Bag kept in cabin
- takeawayCore message retained
- transportableCapable of being moved
- collapsibleAble to compress compactly
- foldableAble to bend flat
inflatable · pop-up · rollaway · storage · media · SIM · case · holster
detach
To separate from
- unfastenRelease from attachment
- disconnectTo break a connection
- separateTo set apart
unhook · unclip · unbolt · unsnap · disengage · release · extract · eject · uncouple · demountable
strap
Narrow flexible binding material
pin · insert · sleeve · liner · cover · cushion · pad · panel · divider · shelf
single-use
For one application only
- throwawayDesigned for discard
- replaceableAble to be exchanged
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
recyclable · compostable · discardable · expendable · paper · plastic · refillable · cartridge · pod · wipe
impermanent
Not meant to last
- provisionalConditional and possibly temporary
- interimProvisional in-between phase
- nonpermanentLacking fixed duration
reversible · reinstallable · reattachable · relocatable · transferable · repositionable · adhesive · decal · tattoo · wallpaper
carry-on
Bag kept in cabin
- takeawayCore message retained
- transportableCapable of being moved
- collapsibleAble to compress compactly
foldable · inflatable · pop-up · rollaway · storage · media · SIM · case · holster · mount
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- detachabledetachable, separable, releasable, disconnectable, extractable
- product featuressize, color, durable, quality, material
- hardware traitsthreaded, galvanized, stainless, hex, slotted
- floor and wall patternsfloral, geometric, striped, stripes, damask
removablefixed
Restored or immovable
permanent · irremovable · attached · nonremovable · unremovable
removabletenured
Granted permanent position
irremovable · permanent · indispensable · lifetime · unfireable
- removable driveDetachable digital storage medium
- removable batteryDetachable power source
- removable storageDetachable data-holding hardware
- removable attachmentsParts meant to disconnect
- removable adhesiveBonding agent that unsticks