Explainable

/ɪkˈspleɪnəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Capable of being explained; understandable.

The scientist's findings were explainable through a simple model.

Having features or characteristics that can be clarified or made clear.

The software's results were not only useful but also explainable to non-experts.

In the context of artificial intelligence, referring to models whose predictions can be readily understood by humans.

Developers are increasingly focusing on creating explainable AI to improve trust among users.

Logical or reasonable in nature, able to be reasoned with.

Her behavior was explainable given the stressful circumstances she faced.

From the word 'explain' + the suffix '-able', indicating capability.

easy to explain

simple and straightforward, not complicated.

explain away

to dismiss or minimize by a plausible explanation.

in simple terms

presented in a way that is easy to understand.

explain

to make something clear or easy to understand.

explanation

a statement or account that makes something clear.

explanatory

serving to explain something.

self-explanatory

That concept is pretty self-explanatory; you don’t need to break it down further.

common sense

It's just common sense, so it's completely explainable.