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Comprehensible

Verb / ˌkɑ:mpri:ˈhensʌbʌl / Another word for comprehensible — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be understood or grasped mentally

Synonyms & similar words

incomprehensible comprehendible understandable intelligible clear coherent lucid logical perspicuous readable accessible graspable fathomable apprehensible digestible user-friendly plain uncomplicated elementary simple straightforward

Example sentences

  1. The instructions were so comprehensible that even a child could follow them.
  2. She made the difficult concept comprehensible by using simple examples.
  3. The textbook was not comprehensible to the students because it used too much technical language.
  4. The language barrier made it hard for the tourists to find comprehensible information.
  5. The doctor's explanation was not comprehensible to the patient because it was full of medical jargon.

Quotes

  • The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible. - Albert Einstein
  • The universe is comprehensible, but we don't comprehend it yet. - Freeman Dyson
  • The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. - Bertrand Russell

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