extricable

/ˌɛks.trɪkəˈbəl, ɛksˈtrɪkəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being extracted or removed

“The surgeon had to determine if the splinter was extricable from the patient’s skin.”

2. noun

the quality of being capable of being extracted or removed

“The extricability of the object from the container was a major concern.”

Synonyms

  • extractable
  • removable

Antonyms

  • inextricable
  • irremovable