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Synonyms of understandable

3 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for understandable is apprehensible. Other synonyms of understandable are acceptable and excusable. The opposite of understandable is inexcusable.

Synonyms and similar words for understandable

adjectiveCapable of being understood; comprehensible.

  • apprehensibleWhich can be apprehended (usually in the sense of being understood).

adjectiveCapable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances; permissible.

Opposite of understandable

adjectiveCapable of being understood; comprehensible.

adjectiveCapable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances; permissible.

Meaning of understandable

  1. adjective Capable of being understood; comprehensible.
  2. adjective Capable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances; permissible.

Full definition of understandable

understandable in other languages

Questions about synonyms of understandable

What is another word for understandable?
Understandable has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as apprehensible, acceptable and excusable.
What is the opposite of understandable?
The opposite of understandable is inexcusable.
What does understandable mean?
Understandable means capable of being understood; comprehensible.

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