removable
[ ri-moo-vuh-buhl ]
adjective
that may be removed.
Mathematics.
(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.
(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.: Compare essential (def. 5).
Origin of removable
1Other words from removable
- re·mov·a·bil·i·ty, re·mov·a·ble·ness, noun
- re·mov·a·bly, adverb
- non·re·mov·a·ble, adjective
- un·re·mov·a·ble, adjective
- un·re·mov·a·ble·ness, noun
- un·re·mov·a·bly, adverb
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How to use removable in a sentence
The prognosis depends, in fact, upon the removability of the cause.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonI am not satisfied that removability shall be acquired only by impeachment.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16) | Thomas Hart Benton
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