Comprehensible Meaning in English

word

US

ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛnsəbəɫ

kahm-pri-HEN-suh-buhl

UK

kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛnsəbəl

kom-pri-HEN-suh-buhl

Definition

Easy to understand; clear enough that most people can grasp the meaning.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in formal or academic contexts. Often paired with 'make' or 'more/less' (e.g., 'make it comprehensible', 'less comprehensible'). Less common in everyday speech; 'easy to understand' is more typical in conversation.

• Spanish: comprensible
• Portuguese (BR): compreensível
• Portuguese (PT): compreensível
• Chinese (Simplified): 可以理解的 - 易懂的
• Chinese (Traditional): 可以理解的 - 易懂的
• Hindi: समझने योग्य
• Arabic: مفهوم - سهل الفهم
• Bengali: বোধগম্য - সহজবোধ্য
• Russian: понятный
• Japanese: 理解できる
• Vietnamese: dễ hiểu
• Korean: 이해할 수 있는
• Turkish: anlaşılabilir
• Urdu: قابل فہم
• Indonesian: mudah dipahami

Example Sentences

The teacher spoke slowly to make the lesson comprehensible.

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Her explanation was very comprehensible.

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This map is not comprehensible to me.

basic

She used simple words to keep her report comprehensible.

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The manual is barely comprehensible—I can't follow the instructions at all!

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Try to make your writing more comprehensible to readers from different backgrounds.

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