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removalthe action of taking something away or off

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of taking something away or off

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmuːvəl/

Korean meaning: 제거, 철거, 해임

Korean pronunciation: 리**무**벌

Example Sentences

  • The dentist recommended the removal of my wisdom teeth, but I told him I need all the wisdom I can get!
  • After the removal of the CEO, the company's stock price actually went up.
  • The removal of my ex's photos from social media was more difficult than removing actual stains from my shirt.

removal

NOUN

//rɪˈmuːvəl//

the action of taking something away or off

removal concept
💡 Concept

Movers carry out the last sofa during the removal of all furniture.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈmuːvəl/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈmuːvəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootmov
Suffix--al

Origin

라틴어에서 온 'remove'에 명사형 접미사 '-al'이 붙어 형성된 단어입니다. 마치 무언가를 다시(re) 움직여서(move) 없애는 행위를 나타내죠.

🎵Rhyme

approvaldisapproval
approval
disapproval

🔗Collocations

hair removal
stain removal
surgical removal
snow removal
complete removal
removal service

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The dentist recommended the removal of my wisdom teeth, but I told him I need all the wisdom I can get!

After the removal of the CEO, the company's stock price actually went up.

😄 Fun example

The removal of my ex's photos from social media was more difficult than removing actual stains from my shirt.

The removal process must be completed before the new installation begins.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

eliminationextractiondeletiondismissalwithdrawal

Antonyms

installationadditionplacement

Related

removeremovableremovermovetransfer

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