removed
/ɹɪˈmuːvd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Separated in time, space, or degree.
Adjective
Examples
Now that we are here one week removed...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of a different generation, older or younger
Adjective
Examples
Steve is my second cousin once removed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “removed” mean?
Separated in time, space, or degree.
Is “removed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.