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Understandable: meaning, definitions and examples

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understandable

 

[ ˌʌndərˈstændəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

easy to comprehend

Capable of being understood or comprehended; clear enough to be grasped by the mind.

Synonyms

clear, clear-cut, comprehensible, intelligible

Examples of usage

  • It's important to make the instructions as understandable as possible.
  • The concept was presented in a very understandable way.
  • She explained the process in an understandable manner.
Context #2 | Adjective

able to be understood by others

Able to be understood or appreciated by someone.

Synonyms

accessible, clear, comprehensible, plain

Examples of usage

  • His speech was clear and understandable to everyone in the audience.
  • The report was written in an understandable language.
  • I tried to make my point as understandable as possible.

Translations

Translations of the word "understandable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compreensível

🇮🇳 समझने योग्य

🇩🇪 verständlich

🇮🇩 dapat dimengerti

🇺🇦 зрозумілий

🇵🇱 zrozumiały

🇯🇵 理解可能な

🇫🇷 compréhensible

🇪🇸 comprensible

🇹🇷 anlaşılabilir

🇰🇷 이해할 수 있는

🇸🇦 مفهوم

🇨🇿 srozumitelný

🇸🇰 zrozumiteľný

🇨🇳 可理解的

🇸🇮 razumljiv

🇮🇸 skiljanlegur

🇰🇿 түсінікті

🇬🇪 გასაგები

🇦🇿 anlaşılan

🇲🇽 comprensible

Etymology

The word 'understandable' first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. It is derived from the combination of 'understand' and the suffix '-able', which means 'capable of'. The concept of being understandable or easy to comprehend has been valued throughout history, with an emphasis on effective communication and clarity of thought.

See also: misunderstand, misunderstanding, misunderstandings, understandability, understandably, understanding, understandingly, understood.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,963 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.