comprehendible

adjective

Definition of comprehendiblenext
as in understandable
capable of being understood much of what the theoretical physicist wrote is hardly comprehendible by the average person

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehendible
  1. understandable
  2. accessible
  3. comprehensible
Adjective
  • Her compassion for families facing devastating fetal diagnoses is understandable.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The backlash is an understandable, if misguided, response to a number of concerning cases of police abuse.
    — Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • Accessibility Very good—two street-level entrances have ramps in place and are wheelchair-accessible, and lifts access all floors of the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • The only problem is that the lyrics aren’t really more comprehensible than actual Katseye jams.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Without more straightforward approaches from vendors, such as easily comprehensible privacy policies and avoiding inappropriate ads, monitors are dangerously encroaching into smart-TV-like territory.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehensible
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“Comprehendible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehendible. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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