explicable

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/ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/
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Able to be explained or understood through a reason, cause, or account that makes sense of the facts.
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Examples

  • The pattern is explicable by ordinary changes in temperature.
  • The sudden drop in sales was explicable once the supply problem came to light.
  • The court found the clause explicable when read with the rest of the contract.
  • A rare result can still be explicable if the method is sound.
  • His silence seemed strange, but it was explicable after the meeting notes were released.

Similar words

intelligible
comprehensible
solvable
understandable
explainable
resolvable
accountable

Meanings

Able to be explained

adjective
reasoning
formal
Able to be made clear or understood because there is a reason, cause, or account that fits the facts.

Examples

  • The sudden drop in sales was explicable once the supply problem came to light.
  • His silence seemed strange, but it was explicable after the meeting notes were released.
  • The pattern is explicable by ordinary changes in temperature.
  • The court found the clause explicable when read with the rest of the contract.
  • A rare result can still be explicable if the method is sound.

Similar words

explainable
understandable
comprehensible
intelligible
accountable
resolvable
solvable

Etymology

Borrowed from French and Latin roots, ultimately from Latin explicabilis, capable of being unraveled, from explicare, to unfold or explain.

FAQ

What does explicable mean?

Explicable means able to be explained or understood through a reason, cause, or account.

Is explicable the same as explainable?

Explicable and explainable are close synonyms, but explicable is more formal.

What is the opposite of explicable?

The usual opposite of explicable is inexplicable, meaning unable to be explained.

How is explicable used in a sentence?

A sentence can say, The error was explicable once the missing data was found.

Can explicable be used as an adverb?

Explicable is an adjective. The adverb is explicably.

Is explicable a formal word?

Explicable is often formal and fits academic, legal, scientific, or careful explanatory writing.

What is the origin of explicable?

Explicable comes from Latin explicabilis, tied to explicare, meaning to unfold or explain.

What are common synonyms for explicable?

Common synonyms include explainable, understandable, comprehensible, intelligible, and resolvable.

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