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comprehensible

/ˌkɑːm.prəˈhɛn.sə.bəl/
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Adverb:comprehensibly
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• adjective

1

Able to be understood; intelligible to the mind.

Example

"The professor translated the complex legal statutes into plain language that was easily comprehensible to the general public."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'comprehensive': 'comprehensible' means able to be understood or intelligible, whereas 'comprehensive' means thorough, complete, and covering all aspects.

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comprehend
comprehendible
comprehensibility
comprehensible
comprehensibly
comprehension
comprehensive

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Late Latin comprehensibilis ('capable of being grasped or understood'), from Latin comprehendere ('to grasp, seize, or take in with the mind').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Comprehensible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/comprehensible
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