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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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  1. understandable
  2. accessible
  3. comprehensible
Adjective
  • And since Bob hasn’t managed to elevate his station in the last 26 years, suffering the indignity of dealing with a much younger boss (Blake Anderson), his desperation is understandable.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • MiniLED That Fits Into Everyday Home Viewing For mainstream households, making advanced display technology more accessible and understandable matters.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • The decision ends a three-year legal battle that pitted the couple against a group of residents from the nearby village of Kintbury, who believed the long driveway should remain accessible to hikers.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Earth, being solid, large, and accessible, offers a very conve-nient reference.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • 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
  • In fact, the film’s story would still be comprehensible if its few subtitles were removed (one of Murnau’s earlier silents — 1924’s The Last Laugh — has no titles whatsoever).
    — Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
Definition of comprehensible
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“Comprehendible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehendible. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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