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contactable

 

[ kənˈtæktəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

being able to be contacted

Capable of being reached or contacted, typically referring to a person's availability to communicate through various means such as phone, email, or social media.

Synonyms

accessible, available, reachable.

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Word Description / Examples
contactable

Used when you want to describe someone who can be reached via communication methods like phone or email, especially in formal or professional settings.

  • The manager is usually contactable in the mornings.
  • Please ensure you are contactable during business hours.
reachable

Use when indicating that a person, location, or goal can be physically or virtually reached. Often used in both personal and professional contexts.

  • The cabin is reachable only by boat.
  • Our support team is reachable 24/7.
accessible

Apply when referring to something or someone that is easy to reach, obtain, or use. It can refer to physical locations, information, or people.

  • The library is easily accessible by public transport.
  • This document should be accessible to all team members.
available

Appropriate for situations where someone or something is free and ready to be used or engaged. It can refer to time, resources, or presence.

  • I will be available for the meeting tomorrow.
  • The product is not available in this color.

Examples of usage

  • I am always contactable via email during office hours.
  • She is not very contactable on weekends.
  • We need to ensure that our team members are easily contactable in case of emergencies.

Translations

Translations of the word "contactable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contactável

🇮🇳 संपर्क योग्य

🇩🇪 erreichbar

🇮🇩 dapat dihubungi

🇺🇦 доступний для зв'язку

🇵🇱 dostępny

🇯🇵 連絡可能な

🇫🇷 joignable

🇪🇸 contactable

🇹🇷 ulaşılabilir

🇰🇷 연락 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتواصل

🇨🇿 dosažitelný

🇸🇰 dostupný

🇨🇳 可联系的

🇸🇮 dosegljiv

🇮🇸 nálganlegur

🇰🇿 байланысуға қол жетімді

🇬🇪 დასაკავშირებელი

🇦🇿 əlaqə saxlamaq mümkündür

🇲🇽 contactable

Etymology

The word 'contactable' is derived from the verb 'contact', which originated from the Latin word 'contactus', meaning 'a touching'. The suffix '-able' is added to 'contact' to form 'contactable', indicating the ability to be contacted or reached. The term gained popularity in the late 20th century with the increasing use of telecommunications and digital communication.

See also: contact, contacting, contacts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,530, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.