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Understandable

Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

📖 Definitions of "Understandable"

adjective
  1. 1

    Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

  2. 2

    Capable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances.

🔄 Synonyms of "Understandable"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
meaningfulHaving meaning, significant.
comprehensibleAble to be comprehended.
intelligibleCapable of being understood; clear to the mind.
comprehendible(rare) Comprehensible, understandable; able to be comprehended.
apprehensible(literary) Which can be apprehended (usually in the sense of being understood).
perceivableCapable of being perceived; discernible.
graspableAble to be understood or comprehended; understandable

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Understandable"

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WordDefinition
comprehensibleAble to be comprehended.
comprehendiblenoun(rare) Comprehensible, understandable; able to be comprehended.
intelligibleCapable of being understood; clear to the mind.
perceivableCapable of being perceived; discernible.
meaningfulHaving meaning, significant.
graspableAble to be understood or comprehended; understandable
apprehensible(literary) Which can be apprehended (usually in the sense of being understood).
recognizableAble to be recognized.
explainableAble to be explained or understood
explicableAble to be explained.
comprehensiblyIn a comprehensible manner.
understandablyFor reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with.
legiblyIn a manner that is legible, in a manner that is readable, readably.
conceivableCapable of being conceived or imagined.
legibleClear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.
readable(of handwriting, print, etc) Legible, possible to read or at least decipher.
rationalCapable of reasoning.
reasonableNot excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
logicalReasonable.
sensibleActing with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.

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