understandable (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/

Definition

Able to be understood; comprehensible.

Examples

• His anger was perfectly understandable given the circumstances.

• The instructions were clear and understandable.

• It's understandable that you would feel that way after what happened.

How to Use understandable

understandable why (collocation)

Used to introduce a reason that is easy to comprehend. — "It's understandable why they chose to move to a different city."

understandable given (collocation)

Used to indicate that a situation or reaction is easy to grasp because of specific circumstances. — "His concern was understandable given the recent news."

Synonyms of understandable

Words with a similar meaning to understandable:

• clear
• comprehensible
• intelligible
• logical

Antonyms of understandable

Words with the opposite meaning to understandable:

• unclear
• incomprehensible
• confusing

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