Understandable ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Understandable ( adjective )

  1. Able to be understood or grasped.
  2. Able to be accepted or excused because of being reasonable or fair.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from understand + -able.

Examples:

  1. The instructions were quite clear and understandable.
  2. The reason for the delay is understandable.
  3. The decision is understandable.
  4. The situation is understandable.
  5. The argument is understandable.

(As an adverb)

Understandable ( adverb )

  1. Able to be understood or grasped.
  2. Able to be accepted or excused because of being reasonable or fair.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from understand + -able.

Examples:

  1. The instructions were quite clear and understandable.
  2. The reason for the delay is understandable.
  3. The decision is understandable.
  4. The situation is understandable.
  5. The argument is understandable.
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