understandably
|un-der-stand-a-bly|
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/ˌʌndərˈstændəbli/
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/ˌʌndəˈstændəbli/
(understandable)
easy to comprehend
Etymology
Etymology Information
'understandably' originates from the word 'understandable', which is derived from the verb 'understand'.
Historical Evolution
'understand' changed from Old English word 'understandan' and eventually became the modern English word 'understand'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grasp the meaning of something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that is easy to understand or comprehend.
She was understandably upset after hearing the news.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 09:01