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Synonyms & Similar Words
comprehensible
intelligible
clear
lucid
coherent
logical
rational
sensible
reasonable
justifiable
defensible
excusable
pardonable
forgivable
tolerable
acceptable
plausible
believable
credible
convincing
persuasive
apparent
evident
obvious
straightforward
simple
uncomplicated
easy
facile
plain
Meaning of Understandable
The primary meaning of "understandable" refers to something that can be easily comprehended or understood.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "understandable" means able to be understood or comprehended, especially because of being simple or clear.
- It can also refer to a situation or behavior that is excusable or justifiable, given the circumstances.
Etymology of Understandable
The word "understandable" originates from the verb "understand", which comes from the Old English words "under" (meaning "among" or "between") and "standan" (meaning "to stand").
The suffix "-able" is added to form an adjective, indicating capability or possibility, in this case, the capability of being understood.
Example Uses
- The instructions were understandable, even for a beginner.
- Her reaction to the news was understandable, given the circumstances.
- The professor tried to make the complex concept understandable to his students.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
incomprehensible
unintelligible
unclear
obscure
ambiguous
confusing
perplexing
puzzling
enigmatic
mysterious
illogical
irrational
senseless
unreasonable
unjustifiable
inexcusable
unpardonable
intolerable
unacceptable
implausible
incredible
unconvincing
unapparent
unevident