Meaning & Definition of word "Comprehensible"

Comprehensible

/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

adjective:

  • 1. Able to be understood; intelligible.
    • Example: The teacher's explanation was clear and comprehensible for all the students.
  • 2. Easily understood; clear.
    • Example: The manual is written in a comprehensible manner, making it easy for users to follow.
  • 3. Capable of being comprehended; understandable.
    • Example: Despite the complexity of the topic, the professor made it comprehensible to his audience.
  • 4. Simple enough to be grasped or comprehended.
    • Example: 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 of comprehensible

Meaning: Clear as day

Example Sentence: His explanation was as clear as day.

Meaning: Easy peasy

Example Sentence: The math problem was easy peasy; I got it right away.