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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
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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With Roan’s voice faintly audible in the distance, the dreamy video shows the Missouri native crawling on the floor of a dark subway car filled with women dancing under strobe lights, making the train seem more like a club than a mode of community transit.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Farley repeatedly made comparisons to the Model T, a pioneer of assembly line mass production credited with making automobiles accessible to the general public.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Proponents of rule change say there should be no cost to the individual for services that make the hearing accessible.—
Allana Smith,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There isn’t an appreciable difference between the two.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 July 2025
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The Heat sees upside with Johnson, but there hasn’t been appreciable growth this summer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Sparse autoencoders, for instance, can help simplify neural network activations into comprehensible parts.—
Rishabh Sambare,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Unclear plan and purpose These moves have left many Americans feeling as though the White House has no comprehensible strategy.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is especially perceptible in states where linguistic and cultural identities have long been a point of pride, such as Tamil Nadu.—
YAMINI AIYAR,
Foreign Affairs,
23 July 2025
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The result is a perceptible imbalance of power as the executive exerts greater authority while the legislative branch dims.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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“Apprehensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehensible. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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