explicable

adjective

Pronunciation: ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl

Definition

Capable of being accounted for or understood through logical reasoning.

Examples

• The sudden drop in temperature was perfectly explicable given the incoming cold front.

• Scientists found the strange behavior of the particles to be explicable once they adjusted their model.

• His erratic mood swings were explicable to those who knew about his recent personal struggles.

Synonyms of explicable

Words with a similar meaning to explicable:

• clear
• logical
• understandable
• comprehensible
• accountable

Antonyms of explicable

Words with the opposite meaning to explicable:

• inexplicable
• mysterious

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