Definition

The act of taking something away or getting rid of it.

Example

The removal of the old furniture made space for the new sofa.

Conversation

Have you heard about the removal of the old tree in the park?

Yeah, I saw that! It looked like it was dying anyway.

I just hope they replace it with something nice after the removal.

Me too! A new tree would really brighten up the area.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Removal → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again or back) and "movere" (meaning to move). The word "removal" refers to the act of moving something back or away from a place.

Memory Tip

Think of 'moving back' ('re-') something ('movere') to remember that 'removal' means the act of taking something away.

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