Definition

Able to receive assistance or support from others.

Example

The patient is helpable and can benefit from therapy.

Conversation

I think everyone has moments when they feel helpable.

Absolutely! It's okay to ask for help sometimes.

Yeah, we all struggle with different things.

Right, and supporting each other makes it easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Helpable → It is formed from "help" (from Old English *helpan*, meaning to assist or aid) and "-able" (meaning capable of or suitable for). The word "helpable" means capable of being helped or able to receive assistance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'help' as the action of assisting someone, and '-able' means capable of. So, helpable describes someone who is capable of receiving help.

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