relatability

[ ri-ley-tuh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality of being able to easily form social or emotional connections:

   Wit, humor, light-heartedness, genuineness, and relatability are all quality ingredients for a personality pie.

   The coach strikes a note of relatability and resonance with his players, having been in their shoes not so long ago.

2. the quality of being easily connected or linked:

   Infants presented with an image lacking alignment and relatability looked significantly longer at the complete image, suggesting that they saw the first image as two separate pieces.

Word History and Origins

Origin of relatability¹

relat(able) ( def ) + -ability ( def )

Example Sentences

This is a common and relatable problem, so this feature can prove to be indispensable for any driver, but it will excel even further in scenarios where long-haul or all-day driving occurs.

From Popular-Science

Now a new book breaks down the championship process, from birth to retirement, and the practice hours in between, making it at least relatable.

From Washington Post

Instead of liking a photo or leaving a compliment, try retweeting or liking a relatable post.

From Search Engine Watch

He was fast, stubborn and straight-talking, more relatable than the typical superstar.

From Washington Post

A pop-up exhibition, “Return to Nature,” draws inspiration from “humankind’s yearning to experience the outside world, particularly after a period of confinement,” making it particularly relatable right now.

From Washington Post

Fees can range from £5,000 to £20,000, the attraction being the relatability she holds with her subscribers.

From The Daily Beast

This perfect persona Lopez has created has zapped her of much of her relatability, especially in her music.

From The Daily Beast

The study, which was conducted by Superdrug, found that Middleton's popularity stems from her relatability and natural look.

From The Daily Beast