relatable
|re-lat-a-ble|
B2
/rɪˈleɪtəbl/
(relate)
connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'relatable' originates from the verb 'relate', which comes from Latin 'relatus', the past participle of 'referre', meaning 'to bring back'.
Historical Evolution
'relatus' transformed into the Old French word 'relater', and eventually became the modern English word 'relate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring back or report', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'able to be related to'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to be related to or connected with.
The character in the movie was very relatable to many viewers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41