understandable
ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl
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Definition of understandable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
comprehensibleeasy to comprehend or grasp by the mind
  • The instructions were clear and understandable.
comprehensible intelligible
2.
logicreasonable or justifiable given the circumstances
  • His anger was understandable after the unfair treatment.
defensible justifiable reasonable
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Origin of understandable

Old English, understandan (comprehend)

Terms with understandable included in their meaning

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clarification
act of making something clear or understandable
logic
be logical or understandable
clarified
made clear or understandable
communication
the act of making something clear or understandable
understandable
most easy to understand or see
justification
due to a legitimate or understandable reason
comprehension
easily understandable or explainable
understandable
easy to understand without any confusion

Examples of understandable in a sentence

  • His explanation was detailed yet understandable.
  • Her reaction was understandable given the news.
  • It's understandable to feel anxious before a test.

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  1. French:compréhensible, excusable, ...
  2. German:verständlich, ...
  3. Italian:comprensibile, giustificabile, ...
  4. Spanish:comprensible, justificable, ...
  5. Portuguese:compreensível, justificável, ...
  6. Chinese:易懂的, 可以理解的, ...
  7. Japanese:理解しやすい, 理解できる, ...
  8. Arabic:مَفْهُوم, مُبَرَّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּבָן, הֶגְיוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:понятный, объяснимый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зрозумілий, виправданий, ...
  12. Hindi:समझने योग्य, उचित, ...
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