Definition

Able to be removed or forced out from a place or situation.

Example

Students who break the rules may be considered expellable from the school.

Conversation

I heard that some students can be expellable for cheating.

Yeah, that makes sense; schools need to keep things fair.

It's kind of scary to think about the consequences of such actions.

Definitely, being expellable can really impact someone's future.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expellable → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "pellere" (meaning to drive). The word "expellable" means capable of being driven out or removed.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'driven out' ('ex-' means out and 'pellere' means to drive'). This helps you remember that 'expellable' refers to something that can be removed.

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