as in understandable
capable of being understood
a book that makes the subject of longitude comprehensible to most laymen
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Recent Examples of comprehensible
Their conflicts are universal and comprehensible but very specific, very much of the place where the characters live.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 25 June 2025
In 2000, the designer Sylvia Harris helped revise the U.S. census to be more accessible and comprehensible, leading to a 2 percent higher participation rate compared with the 1990 census.
—Celine Nguyen, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
There’s a moment in the final pages of the Voyage when Darwin implies that his apprehension of the magnitude of time comes to him through a kind of via negativa, that Desert Fathers practice of seeking God by stripping away all that is comprehensible and then watching to see what remains.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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
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John Hopewell, Variety, 25 June 2025
In 2000, the designer Sylvia Harris helped revise the U.S. census to be more accessible and comprehensible, leading to a 2 percent higher participation rate compared with the 1990 census.
—Celine Nguyen, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
There’s a moment in the final pages of the Voyage when Darwin implies that his apprehension of the magnitude of time comes to him through a kind of via negativa, that Desert Fathers practice of seeking God by stripping away all that is comprehensible and then watching to see what remains.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensible
Adjective
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In defense of the fans, their reaction was understandable given the performance of the national team over the last six games.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The shorter distance was understandable.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Boxy Tote Handbag This tote bag is compact yet versatile, offering multiple pockets and zippers to keep everything organized and accessible.—
Melody Kazel,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hastings also says that Miami is more accessible than where the festival previously played and that is already making a difference.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Comprehensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensible. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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