comprehendible

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /kəmˈprɛhɛndəbl/

KK: /kəmˈprihɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition

Something that can be understood or grasped easily.

Example

The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way so that all the students could understand it.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more comprehensible

Superlative: most comprehensible

Conversation

I really struggled with that math problem last night.

Yeah, I found it a bit tricky too, but the solution was comprehendible once I looked it over.

Exactly! Once I broke it down, it made so much more sense.

For sure, sometimes we just need to give it a second glance to make it comprehendible.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clear

intelligible

lucid

Antonyms

confusing

ambiguous

incomprehensible

Root Explanation

Comprehendible → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "prehendere" (meaning to seize or grasp) and the suffix "-ible" (meaning capable of). The word "comprehendible" means capable of being grasped or understood together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grasping' something 'together' — 'com-' means together, 'prehendere' means to seize, and '-ible' means capable of. This helps you remember that comprehensible means something that can be understood.

Visually Confused Words

uncomprehensible