apprehensible

ap·pre·hen·si·ble

adjective \ˌa-pri-ˈhen(t)-sə-bəl\

Definition of APPREHENSIBLE

: capable of being apprehended <an easily apprehensible truth>

— ap·pre·hen·si·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of APPREHENSIBLE

1. <some of the moon's more interesting features are apprehensible even to someone with a more modestly powered telescope>
2. <a teacher who favored preachy stories that had an easily apprehensible moral>

First Known Use of APPREHENSIBLE

15th century

Related to APPREHENSIBLE

Synonyms

appreciable, perceptible, detectable, discernible (also discernable), distinguishable, palpable, sensible

Antonyms

impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible, undetectable

Related Words

audible, observable, tangible, visible; clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, noticeable, obvious, plain, ponderable, prominent, striking; apparent, distinct, identifiable, significant, straightforward

Near Antonyms

inaudible, intangible, invisible; inconspicuous, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobtrusive; faint, insignificant, slight, trivial; buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, obscure, shrouded, vague

Rhymes with APPREHENSIBLE

indispensable