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Explicable: meaning, definitions and examples

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explicable

 

[ ɪkˈsplɪkəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

capable of explanation

Explicable refers to something that can be explained or understood. It indicates that the details or reasons behind a situation or phenomenon can be made clear. This term is often used in academic, scientific, and everyday contexts when discussing behaviors, theories, or occurrences that are not ambiguous.

Synonyms

accountable, clarifiable, explainable

Examples of usage

  • Her behavior was entirely explicable given the circumstances.
  • The scientist provided an explicable theory for the phenomenon.
  • The results of the experiment were explicable and supported by data.

Translations

Translations of the word "explicable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explicável

🇮🇳 व्याख्यायित

🇩🇪 erklärbar

🇮🇩 dapat dijelaskan

🇺🇦 пояснювальний

🇵🇱 wyjaśnialny

🇯🇵 説明可能な

🇫🇷 explicable

🇪🇸 explicable

🇹🇷 açıklanabilir

🇰🇷 설명할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للتفسير

🇨🇿 vysvětlitelný

🇸🇰 vysvetliteľný

🇨🇳 可解释的

🇸🇮 razložljiv

🇮🇸 útskýranlegt

🇰🇿 түсіндіруге болатын

🇬🇪 განმარტებადი

🇦🇿 izah olunandır

🇲🇽 explicable

Etymology

The word 'explicable' comes from the Latin root 'explicabilis,' which means 'able to be unfolded or explained.' This Latin term is derived from 'explicare,' meaning 'to unfold, explain,' combining 'ex-' (out) and 'plicare' (to fold). The concept of explaining or making something clear has been important in human communication and understanding throughout history. Used in English since the early 19th century, the term has evolved to encompass a broad range of applications, particularly in academic, philosophical, and scientific discussions, where clarity of concepts and phenomena is crucial.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,622, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.