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understandable

[uhn-der-stan-duh-buhl] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn də bəl /
ADJECTIVE
comprehensible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coherent intelligible logical obvious recognizable
WEAK
apprehensible clear imaginable knowable legible lucid plain readable unambiguous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous irrational obscure unintelligible
WEAK
incomprehensible unfathomable
ADJECTIVE
expected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable predictable reasonable
WEAK
anticipated forgivable likely
Antonyms
WEAK
incomprehensible unfathomable unintelligible
ADJECTIVE
able to be understood
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable coherent comprehensible intelligible justifiable logical reasonable recognizable simple
WEAK
clear lucid pellucid plain
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irrational unintelligible unreasonable
WEAK
incomprehensible unfathomable

Example Sentences

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If the goal is purely competitive success, the current trajectory is understandable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

If you have a sense of deja vu, it’s understandable.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

But any pause for reflection is understandable given the speed and strength of the latest rally.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

David Phillips said this is perhaps understandable when parties are seeking votes.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

I was trying to make it both legible and understandable.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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