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explicable

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ek-ˈspli-kə-bəl, ˈek-(ˌ)splik-\
    • /ekˈsplɪk.ə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ek-ˈspli-kə-bəl, ˈek-(ˌ)splik-\

Definitions of explicable word

  • noun explicable Able to be accounted for or understood. 1
  • adjective explicable If something is explicable, it can be explained and understood because it is logical or sensible. 0
  • adjective explicable capable of being explained 0
  • adjective explicable that can be explained; explainable 0
  • adjective explicable Able to be explained. 0

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Parts of speech for Explicable

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explicable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

explicable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for explicable

adjective explicable

  • understandable — capable of being understood; comprehensible.
  • explainable — Able to be explained or understood.
  • reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
  • justifiable — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
  • rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.

Antonyms for explicable

adjective explicable

  • inexplicable — not explicable; incapable of being accounted for or explained.
  • incomprehensible — impossible to understand or comprehend; unintelligible.

Top questions with explicable

  • how is criminal behavior explicable according to rational choice theory?
  • what does explicable mean?

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