Comprehensibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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comprehensibility

 

[ ˌkɒmprɪˌhɛnsəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in communication

The quality of being easily understood or grasped. Comprehensibility is important in ensuring effective communication.

Synonyms

clarity, intelligibility, understandability

Examples of usage

  • It is essential for the manual to be written with comprehensibility in mind.
  • The comprehensibility of the instructions will determine the success of the project.
Context #2 | Noun

in psychology

The degree to which someone is able to understand and make sense of their experiences. Comprehensibility is a key component of mental well-being.

Synonyms

coherence, intelligibility, sense-making

Examples of usage

  • Therapists aim to improve the comprehensibility of their clients' thoughts and emotions.
  • A sense of comprehensibility can lead to a more positive outlook on life.

Translations

Translations of the word "comprehensibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compreensibilidade

🇮🇳 समझने की क्षमता

🇩🇪 Verständlichkeit

🇮🇩 keterbacaan

🇺🇦 зрозумілість

🇵🇱 zrozumiałość

🇯🇵 理解しやすさ

🇫🇷 compréhensibilité

🇪🇸 comprensibilidad

🇹🇷 anlaşılabilirlik

🇰🇷 이해 가능성

🇸🇦 وضوح

🇨🇿 srozumitelnost

🇸🇰 zrozumiteľnosť

🇨🇳 可理解性

🇸🇮 razumljivost

🇮🇸 skiljanleiki

🇰🇿 түсініктілік

🇬🇪 გაგებადი

🇦🇿 anlaşılırlıq

🇲🇽 comprensibilidad

Etymology

The word 'comprehensibility' originated from the Latin word 'comprehensibilis', meaning 'that can be contained or grasped'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The concept of comprehensibility has been studied in various fields, including linguistics, psychology, and communication.

See also: comprehend, comprehended, comprehending, comprehendingly, comprehensible, comprehension, comprehensive, comprehensiveness, incomprehensibility, incomprehensible, incomprehensibly.