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understandably

/ˌʌndɚˈstændəbli/
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Adjective:understandable
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• adverb

1

In a way that is normal, expected, or reasonable to comprehend given the circumstances.

Example

"Having worked a twelve-hour shift without a break, she was understandably exhausted by the time she arrived home."

2

In a clear or intelligible manner that can be easily understood.

Example

"The physician explained the complex medical procedure understandably so that the patient felt reassured."

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