understandable
- 01 B1 Intermediate
easy to understand or follow because it is clear.
capable of being comprehended; intelligible and clear in presentation or logic.
Simple“The instructions were written in simple language, making them understandable for everyone.”
In context“The lecturer broke down the complex physics theories into understandable segments for the first-year students.”
UsageOften used with 'to' to indicate the audience, as in 'understandable to beginners'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
natural or normal to feel or do in a certain situation.
capable of being accepted or excused based on the prevailing circumstances or human nature.
Simple“His anger was understandable after his bike was stolen.”
In context“Given the severity of the storm, the pilot's decision to divert the flight was entirely understandable.”
Teacher's tipIn this sense, the word often describes a reaction or emotion rather than a piece of information.
SynonymsAntonymsunreasonableunjustifiable
understandable vs comprehensive — Comprehensive means including everything; understandable means easy to follow or grasp.
From Middle English understondable, equivalent to understand + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.