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relatable.

Able to be related to something else; connected with.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj[ɹɪˈleɪ.tə.bɫ̩]Received-Pronunciation[ɹɪˈleɪ.tə.bɫ̩]Canada, General-American[ɹɪˈleɪ.ɾə.bɫ̩]Canada, General-American[ɹɪˈlæɪ.tə.bɫ̩]Australia
  1. Able to be related to something else; connected with.

    The damage was relatable to the recent earthquake.
  2. Able to be related to on a personal level.

    The characters in the play are very warm and relatable.
  3. Able to be passed on verbally; capable of being narrated or suitable for relating.

    His verbal abuse was not relatable to polite ears.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English relate Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English relatable From relate + -able.

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