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understandable

[uhn-der-stan-duh-buhl] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn də bəl /
ADJECTIVE
comprehensible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coherent intelligible logical obvious recognizable
WEAK
apprehensible clear imaginable knowable legible lucid plain readable unambiguous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous irrational obscure unintelligible
WEAK
incomprehensible unfathomable
ADJECTIVE
expected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable predictable reasonable
WEAK
anticipated forgivable likely
Antonyms
WEAK
incomprehensible unfathomable unintelligible
ADJECTIVE
able to be understood
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable coherent comprehensible intelligible justifiable logical reasonable recognizable simple
WEAK
clear lucid pellucid plain
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irrational unintelligible unreasonable
WEAK
incomprehensible unfathomable

Example Sentences

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Checker said that the Sahel states have shown an "openness" to resuming security cooperation with the United States but that it would take time as there was a "severe, understandable trust deficit."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

That perspective is understandable and, given the stakes, maybe even psychologically necessary.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s understandable why Apple investors are sensitive to news around the foldable iPhone.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Roher’s approach is understandable for a mainstream doc.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The question is understandable, but up to now no one has come up with a satisfactory answer.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank