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Definition of: pitiable
(pit′ē·ə·bəl) adjective
1. Arousing or meriting pity or compassion; pathetic.
2. Insignificant; contemptible. See synonyms under PITIFUL. [<OF piteable <piteer, pitier pity <pitie PITY]
—pit′i·a·ble·ness noun
—pit′i·a·bly adjective
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