removement: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low / Extremely RareHistorical / Archaic / Nonstandard
Quick answer
What does “removement” mean?
The act, process, or result of removing something.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The act, process, or result of removing something; removal.
A rare, nonstandard, or obsolete noun derived from the verb 'remove'. While occasionally encountered in historical or specialized texts, it is generally considered nonstandard in modern English.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant dialectal difference. The word is equally rare and nonstandard in both varieties.
Connotations
In both varieties, it connotes archaism, potential error, or legal/technical jargon from past centuries.
Frequency
Virtually unattested in contemporary corpora for both BrE and AmE. Historical usage shows minimal presence, often in legal or ecclesiastical contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “removement” in a Sentence
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used in modern business contexts.
Academic
Extremely rare and nonstandard; 'removal' is the required term.
Everyday
Virtually never used; would be considered a mistake.
Technical
Occasionally found in obsolete technical or legal writing, but modern terminology uses 'removal'.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “removement”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “removement”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “removement”
- Using 'removement' instead of the standard noun 'removal'.
- Incorrectly forming the noun by adding '-ment' to 'remove' instead of '-al'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is an extremely rare, nonstandard, and archaic noun. In virtually all modern contexts, it is considered incorrect. The correct and only standard noun is 'removal'.
You might find it in historical legal documents, very old texts, or as an error in non-native writing. It is not used in contemporary standard English.
By analogy with other verbs that form nouns with '-ment' (e.g., 'achieve/achievement', 'excite/excitement'). However, 'remove' takes the suffix '-al' to form 'removal'.
No. In any context where clarity and standard English are required, you must use 'removal'. Using 'removement' will be seen as an error.
The act, process, or result of removing something.
Removement is usually historical / archaic / nonstandard in register.
Removement: in British English it is pronounced /rɪˈmuːvmənt/, and in American English it is pronounced /rɪˈmuːvmənt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Move' is in 'remove', but the correct noun is 'reMOVAL', not 'reMOVEMENT'.
Conceptual Metaphor
Not applicable due to extreme rarity.
Practice
Quiz
What is the standard and correct noun form of the verb 'to remove'?