1
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
some of the moon's more interesting features are apprehensible even to someone with a more modestly powered telescope
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2
as in understandable
capable of being understood
a teacher who favored preachy stories that had an easily apprehensible moral
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Recent Examples of apprehensible
Volt line of alt-country (think Jay Farrar with more apprehensible lyrics), has essentially been Andrew Grimm and a revolving cast of players for the past quarter-century.
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BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022
In a way, the moment of recognition in the mirror is also a moment of splintering: from the private self to the self that is apprehensible to the other.
—Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, Harper's magazine, 25 Nov. 2019
BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022
In a way, the moment of recognition in the mirror is also a moment of splintering: from the private self to the self that is apprehensible to the other.
—Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, Harper's magazine, 25 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehensible
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Philadelphia brought back Sirianni amid murmurs about his job status, and that conversation became more audible after the Eagles started the season 2-2.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Complaints about distraction are most audible from members of the knowledge class—journalists, artists, novelists, professors.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Read more Taylor Swift Fans Are Blaming Travis Kelce for Her ‘Divisive’ New Style Era As the pop star’s signature accessible style gives way to logo-mania, Swifties are debating the cause of her recent fashion pivot.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2025
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.—
Abdallah Fayyad,
Vox,
2 Feb. 2025
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But that’s not what’s happening here; Trump is seeking a full withdrawal and a halt to all payments, which will put an appreciable dent in the agency’s budget.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Numerous academic studies show that statistically, there’s not an appreciable increase in the rate of tears on airplanes compared to on the ground.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Dec. 2024
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The decision was comprehensible — Caen were on another dismal run in Ligue 2 — but its execution rankled some.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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This distinction is abundantly and immediately clear onstage, never explained but automatically comprehensible to audiences as soon as the dialogue begins, and a testament to the strength of the writing and conception of the piece.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The complete lack of ghosting or any perceptible delay between my key presses or mouse clicks and onscreen response is refreshing.—
Simon Hill,
WIRED,
28 Oct. 2022
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Those in-the-moment progressions can feel tiny and barely perceptible from one session to the next.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Apprehensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehensible. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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