understandable

understandable
adj.
1 seeming normal and reasonable
VERBS
be, seem
become
ADVERB
very
completely, entirely, perfectly, quite, totally, wholly
fairly, somewhat

His frustration is somewhat understandable.

certainly

It is certainly understandable that he would be so devoted to his home and family.

perhaps
2 easy to understand
VERBS
be, seem
make sth

The author makes complex topics understandable by using simple words and examples.

ADVERB
easily, readily

She conveyed her knowledge in a way that was easily understandable.

Warning notices must be readily understandable.

PREPOSITION
to

The instructions must be understandable to the average user.

Understandable is used with these nouns: ↑anxiety, ↑confusion, ↑reaction, ↑reason, ↑reluctance

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