Definition

Relating to or resembling a fable, often involving moral lessons or fantastical elements.

Example

The story had a fabular quality, teaching important lessons through its imaginative characters.

Conversation

Did you read that new story about the talking animals?

Yeah, I loved it! It had such a fabular quality to it.

Exactly! It felt like a modern fable for kids.

For sure! I think those stories always have great lessons.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fabular → It is derived from "fabula" (meaning story or fable) in Latin, combined with the suffix "-ar" (indicating relating to or pertaining to). The word "fabular" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of a fable or story.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fabula' meaning story, and remember that 'fabular' relates to something that tells a story or is like a fable.

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