repellable

Repellable is an adjective used to describe something that can be made to move away or kept at a distance. It is often used in the context of physical or social interactions. For instance, an object might be described as repellable if it can be easily pushed or shoved away. Similarly, a person might be considered repellable if their behavior or presence causes others to want to avoid them or keep their distance.

The concept of repellable is closely related to repulsion, which is the act of driving back or pushing away. In physics, repellable forces are those that push objects apart, such as the repulsion between two like magnetic poles. In social contexts, repellable qualities can include actions, attitudes, or characteristics that make someone or something unwelcome or undesirable.

The term can also be applied metaphorically. For example, a company might implement policies designed to make unwelcome entities, like hostile takeovers, repellable. The opposite of repellable is attractive, which describes something that draws others in or causes them to move closer. Understanding whether something is repellable or attractive helps in predicting or influencing its behavior and interactions.