relatable

adj — 3 senses

relatable

adj

UK [ɹɪˈleɪ.tə.bl̩] · CA, US [ɹɪˈleɪ.tə.bl̩]

Etymology From relate + -able.

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.
Derived terms
nonrelatable, relatability, relatably, unrelatable

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