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releasable

releasable

1 4.0
Made so it can be easily taken off or opened, like a strap
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈliːsəbl/
: desprendible
  • She adjusted the releasable straps on her backpack for better comfort during the hike.

Examples

  • The slot above the reinforced quick releasable PCIe slot says it gamers in big letters.

  • The new safety feature ensures that the seatbelts are releasable in case of an emergency.

  • The design of the releasable cable makes it easy to detach the device from the wall.

Synonyms

removable
vsreleasable
19 3.3

Something you can take off or move to another place

is made to come off easily as part of its design rather than merely possible
detachable
vsreleasable
9 3.5

A part you can remove without damaging the thing it is on

focuses on coming off easily rather than on avoiding damage
ejectable
vsreleasable
1 6.4

Can be released from a machine or vehicle in an emergency to keep people safe

is intended to come off in normal use rather than only for emergencies
dislodgeable
vsreleasable
1 6.7

You can move it from its place with some effort

is made to come off easily rather than needing extra force to move it
jettisonable
vsreleasable
  • Specialized
1 8.8

Can be dropped from a plane or vehicle during use

is used for easy routine coming off rather than for discarding items during operation

How Detachable

detachable
9 3.5
releasable
1 4.0
fixed
97 1.0
permanent
613 3.2

Surface Forms

releasable positive

Morphology

releasable = release (transparent) = release + able

The '-able' suffix productively forms an adjective meaning 'capable of being released/detached', matching the physical sense.

Etymology

Releasable comes from the word release ('to let go') and the ending -able ('can be'). Think of a backpack strap with a quick clip that is made to 'let go' easily, so releasable means 'can be detached or opened easily'.