Comprehensible

/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Able to be understood; intelligible.
The teacher's explanation was clear and comprehensible for all the students.
Easily understood; clear.
The manual is written in a comprehensible manner, making it easy for users to follow.
Capable of being comprehended; understandable.
Despite the complexity of the topic, the professor made it comprehensible to his audience.
Simple enough to be grasped or comprehended.
I appreciate when articles are written in a comprehensible way, as it helps me learn.

Etymology

Late Latin 'comprehensibilis', from Latin 'comprehendere' meaning 'to grasp, hold together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make comprehensible
to clarify or explain something so that it can be easily understood.
comprehensible to
able to be understood by a particular person or group.

Related Words

comprehend
to grasp mentally; to understand.
comprehension
the ability to understand something.

Slang Meanings

Clear as day
His explanation was as clear as day.
Easy peasy
The math problem was easy peasy; I got it right away.