understandable

• Qualifie ce qui peut être compris facilement, ou ce qui peut être accepté comme raisonnable dans une situation donnée.

Describes something that can be comprehended or accepted as reasonable.

1. Capable of being understoodB1formal

   Able to be comprehended or grasped by the mind.

   Compréhensible

   • The instructions were clear and understandable.
   • Her explanation made the complex topic understandable.
   • The teacher used simple language to make the lesson understandable.

   Synonymesaccessibleclearcoherentcomprehensibledecipherablefathomablegraspableintelligibleknowableplain

   Antonymesbewilderingconfusingimpenetrableincomprehensibleinscrutableobscurepuzzlingunclearunfathomableunintelligible

2. Reasonable or expectedB2formal

   Something that can be accepted or justified given the circumstances.

   Compréhensible, justifiable

   • His anger was understandable after the unfair treatment.
   • It is understandable that she wants to take a break.
   • Given the situation, their reaction was completely understandable.

   Synonymesacceptabledefensibleexcusableexpectedforgivablejustifiablenaturalpardonablereasonable

   Antonymesinexplicableunacceptableunjustifiableunreasonableunwarranted