understandable

CEFRB1

/ˌʌndəˈrstændəbəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Easy to understand, or reasonable in the circumstances.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

Examples

  • Can you phrase your answer in an understandable manner?

  • She failed the exam, which was understandable.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Capable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances.

More examples

In context

  • His anger is understandable.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The teacher's explanation was clear and blank, so all the students learned quickly.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English understondable, equivalent to understand + -able.