Kilo Lingo

/kompɾenˈsible/

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Translation

understandable, comprehensible

Word origin

From Latin comprehensibilis, from comprehendere ('to grasp, comprehend'). It gives English 'comprehensible' and 'comprehend'.

Origin
Latin
Root
comprehensibilis
English cognates
comprehensible, comprehend

Grammar

Masc pluralcomprensibles

Examples

.

His explanation was clear and understandable for everyone.

.

It is understandable that you are tired after the journey.

manual escrito lenguaje .

The manual is written in comprehensible language.

enfado .

Her anger is completely understandable.

instrucciones .

We need more understandable instructions.

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This word is part of lesson 93.