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fathomable

/ˈfæð.əm.ə.bəl/
fath · om · a · ble
Adverb:fathomably
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1

Capable of being understood, comprehended, or explained.

Example

"Once the researchers organized the raw data, the underlying patterns became easily fathomable."

2

Capable of having its depth measured or sounded (especially of a body of water).

Example

"Near the shoreline, the lagoon remained shallow and easily fathomable with a weighted line."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'fathom' (from Old English fæðm, originally meaning 'outstretched arms' used to measure six feet of water depth) combined with the suffix '-able'.

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