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explainable

[ ɪkˈspleɪnəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in tech field

Able to be understood or explained clearly and logically.

Synonyms

clear, logical, understandable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
explainable	Use when referring to something that can be clarified or made comprehensible, often in regards to complex ideas or phenomena. The sudden drop in temperature was explainable by the coming cold front. His actions were explainable once you understood his background.
understandable	Use when describing something that can be grasped or known, often even if it's complex or difficult. His nervousness before the interview is understandable. The manual made the assembly process understandable.
clear	Use when something is easily understood without any confusion, straightforward and plain to see. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow. It's clear that he didn't mean to offend anyone.
logical	Use when referring to reasoning or thinking that follows a coherent and consistent line, based on sound principles or facts. Her argument was logical and well-constructed. It's logical to assume that he will arrive on time given his prior punctuality.

Examples of usage

The algorithm's decision-making process is explainable and transparent.
The data analysis provided explainable results.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

general

Something that can be explained or understood easily.

Synonyms

clear, comprehensible, understandable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
explainable	When something can be described in a detailed and logical manner, particularly in academic or technical settings. The professor provided an explainable reason for the phenomenon observed in the experiment. Despite the complexity, the theory is quite explainable with proper evidence and reasoning.
understandable	When something is easy to grasp or relate to, often used in situations involving emotional or practical comprehension. Her feelings were understandable given the circumstances. It is understandable why he made that decision under pressure.
clear	When something is easily seen, obvious, or without ambiguity, often used in everyday conversation. The instructions were clear, so everyone understood what to do. It was clear she was upset about the news.
comprehensible	When something can be understood, often used in formal writing or speech. It may imply that the subject was challenging but made understandable. The lecture was designed to be comprehensible, even to those new to the topic. Her explanation of the complex process was surprisingly comprehensible.

Examples of usage

The concept of explainable AI is gaining importance in the industry.
The teacher's explanations were always clear and explainable.

Translations

Translations of the word "explainable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explicável

🇮🇳 समझाने योग्य

🇩🇪 erklärbar

🇮🇩 dapat dijelaskan

🇺🇦 пояснюваний

🇵🇱 wyjaśnialny

🇯🇵 説明可能な

🇫🇷 explicable

🇪🇸 explicable

🇹🇷 açıklanabilir

🇰🇷 설명 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتفسير

🇨🇿 vysvětlitelný

🇸🇰 vysvetliteľný

🇨🇳 可解释的

🇸🇮 razložljiv

🇮🇸 útskýranlegur

🇰🇿 түсіндіруге болатын

🇬🇪 განმარტებადი

🇦🇿 izah edilə bilən

🇲🇽 explicable

Etymology

The word 'explainable' is a combination of the verb 'explain' and the suffix '-able', which means 'capable of'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century. The concept of explainability has become increasingly important in fields such as artificial intelligence and data science, where the ability to understand and interpret decisions made by algorithms is crucial for transparency and trust.