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comprehensibly

|com-pre-hen-si-bly|

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/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbli/

(comprehensible)

understandable

Base FormNounAdverb
comprehensiblecomprehensibilitycomprehensibly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'comprehensibly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'comprehensibilis,' where 'comprehendere' meant 'to grasp or seize.'

Historical Evolution

'comprehensibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'comprehensible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'comprehensible' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'capable of being grasped or understood,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is easy to understand.

The instructions were written comprehensibly.

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Last updated: 2025/03/07 13:04