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explainably

|ex-plain-a-bly|

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/ɪkˈspleɪnəbli/

(explainable)

can be explained

Base Form
explainable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'explainably' originates from the word 'explainable', which is derived from the verb 'explain'. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out' and the root 'plain' comes from Latin 'planus', meaning 'clear'.

Historical Evolution

'explainable' evolved from the Latin word 'explanare', which meant 'to make clear'. Over time, it became 'explain' in English, and the adverb form 'explainably' was derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make clear', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner that can be explained'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that can be explained or justified.

The results were explainably different due to the change in methodology.

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Last updated: 2025/04/27 19:58