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Meaning of Comprehensible
The primary meaning of "comprehensible" is that something can be easily understood.
Definitions
- Able to be understood; intelligible
- * Capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally
Etymology of Comprehensible
The word "comprehensible" originates from the Latin "comprehendere," meaning to grasp or seize, and the suffix "-ible," which forms an adjective indicating capability or possibility.
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that can be easily understood or grasped.
Example Uses
- The professor's explanation was comprehensible, even to the students who had not prepared for the lesson.
- * The instructions were comprehensible, and we were able to assemble the furniture without any issues.