Definition

Capable of being taken apart or removed from its fixed position, making it easy to transport or reassemble.

Example

The demountable shelves can be easily taken down and moved to another room.

Conversation

Have you seen those new shelves at the store?

Yeah, I heard they're demountable, so you can easily move them around.

That sounds really convenient for my small apartment.

Exactly! It makes rearranging furniture so much simpler.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Demountable → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "mount" (from Latin "montare", meaning to climb or assemble) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "demountable" refers to something that can be taken down or disassembled.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking down' ('de-') something that you 'assemble' ('mount') — that's why demountable means something that can be taken apart.

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