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- [uhn-der-stan-duh-buh l]
- /ˌʌn dərˈstæn də bəl/
- /ˌʌn.dəˈstæn.də.bl̩/
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- [uhn-der-stan-duh-buh l]
- /ˌʌn dərˈstæn də bəl/
Definitions of understandably word
- adjective understandably capable of being understood; comprehensible. 1
- adverb understandably For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with. 0
- adverb understandably In an understandable manner. 0
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Origin of understandably
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English: orig., capable of understanding; see understand, -able
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Parts of speech for Understandably
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adjective
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determiner
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understandably popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
understandably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for understandably
adverb understandably
- accessibly — easy to approach, reach, enter, speak with, or use.
- comprehensibly — capable of being comprehended or understood; intelligible.
- defensibly — capable of being defended against assault or injury: The troops were bivouacked in a defensible position.
- excusably — In an excusable manner or to an excusable degree.
- forgivably — In a forgivable way.
Antonyms for understandably
adverb understandably
- incomprehensibly — impossible to understand or comprehend; unintelligible.
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