compréhensible
understandable, comprehensible
adjective kohm-preh-ahn-SEEBL Rare
Usage Note
Compréhensible describes something that can be understood or that is reasonable given the circumstances — sa réaction est tout à fait compréhensible (his reaction is entirely understandable). It is invariable for gender (no separate feminine form; endings are the same). Do not confuse with compréhensif/compréhensive, which means 'understanding' or 'sympathetic' as a personal quality.
Examples
"Son explication était claire et compréhensible."
Natural Translation
His explanation was clear and understandable.
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