GRASPABLE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

graspable

adjective

Definition of graspable

as in understandable

capable of being understood the immensity of the world is not graspable to a child of that age, so the notion of a globe-trotting Santa Claus is plausible

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Recent Examples of graspable In a superficial sense, the world is more graspable and predictable than ever. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 In many cases, someone else did it first, someone else did it better, and the lack of graspable depth from the plot means the album lacks real stakes. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026

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Adjective

That project needed to be built over railroad tracks, so the delay there is more understandable.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Bob Frid / Imagn Images The reaction from around the NHL to Zeev Buium’s eight-year extension is understandable.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of understandable

Adjective

Accessibility The property offers a range of fully accessible rooms across their price spectrum, and all buildings are equipped with ramps and elevators.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Earn media coverage, contribute expertise to relevant conversations, keep company information current and make sure important developments are publicly accessible.

— Evan Nierman, Forbes.com, 15 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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