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comprehensible

[kom-pri-hen-suh-buhl] / ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sə bəl /


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Math progresses when we pose the right problems and come up with comprehensible proofs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

"What will never be comprehensible, justified or admitted is violence," he said.

From Barron's Mar. 16, 2026

The language was often comprehensible even for non-Yiddish speakers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2025

Inequality and marginalization are major factors blocking patient access to reliable, comprehensible and trustworthy information about how to protect themselves and their loved ones.

From Salon Feb. 21, 2025

What was less comprehensible, however, was how Robbie imperiously raised his hand now, as though issuing a command which Cecilia dared not disobey.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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