as in understandable
capable of being understood
a book that makes the subject of longitude comprehensible to most laymen
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Recent Examples of comprehensible
Assistive listening studies report that bypassing room acoustics and delivering audio directly can improve signal‑to‑noise ratios by 15–20 dB, making announcements comprehensible and lectures clearer [8].
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IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Something essential was happening in the hard work of trying to make your thoughts comprehensible to another human being (even if that human being was just your teacher).
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Shared decision-making tools that present options in balanced, comprehensible formats can support informed choice without nudging patients toward any particular decision.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
All of it’s fake, from an ever-growing branch of accounts that use the same verbiage and link to barely comprehensible mock news stories.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Something essential was happening in the hard work of trying to make your thoughts comprehensible to another human being (even if that human being was just your teacher).
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Shared decision-making tools that present options in balanced, comprehensible formats can support informed choice without nudging patients toward any particular decision.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
All of it’s fake, from an ever-growing branch of accounts that use the same verbiage and link to barely comprehensible mock news stories.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensible
Adjective
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Wagner already missed 48 games during the regular season while working his way back from injury, and the caution surrounding his current calf strain is understandable given the risk associated with rushing that type of issue.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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It is often discussed in terms of leverage, supply and pricing — understandable, given its role in the global economy.—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Developed from firsthand experience in emergency response, its mission is to make critical information, such as utility shutoffs, appliance details, and maintenance records, accessible and shareable among those who rely on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kirah is an astrologer, educator, and creative consultant who is passionate about facilitating accessible astrological education and programming.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Comprehensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensible. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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