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Synonyms & Similar Words
comprehensible
understandable
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clear
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evident
plain
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interpretable
decipherable
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justifiable
rational
logical
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Meaning of Explicable
The primary meaning of the word "explicable" is that something can be explained or interpreted.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "explicable" refers to something that can be explained or interpreted, especially something that is mysterious or puzzling.
- It can also describe something that is capable of being accounted for or justified.
Etymology of Explicable
The word "explicable" originates from the Latin words "ex" (out) and "planus" (plain), with the suffix "-able" added to form an adjective.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe things that can be explained or interpreted, especially in philosophical and scientific contexts.
Example Uses
- The professor's explicable examples made the complex theory easier to understand.
- The mysterious phenomenon was explicable once the scientists discovered the underlying cause.
- The company's financial reports were explicable, but the auditor still found some discrepancies.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inexplicable
incomprehensible
unintelligible
obscure
ambiguous
vague
enigmatic
puzzling
perplexing
baffling
confusing
unclear
impenetrable
indecipherable
unaccountable
unjustifiable
irrational
illogical
incoherent
inconsistent
unreasonable
nonsensical
absurd
mystifying
unfathomable
unknowable