explainable

adjective

Definition of explainablenext
as in resolvable
capable of having the reason for or cause of determined investigators found that the so-called mysterious happenings at the house were entirely explainable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explainable
  1. explicable
  2. answerable
  3. feasible
  4. soluble
  5. solvable
Adjective
  • That just makes how Núñez is feeling less explicable for the club.
    Tim Britton, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
  • As ever, the director stamps it all with his unique aesthetic preferences, which are very deliberate if not always explicable.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2024
Definition of explicable
Adjective
  • While the executive team run Newcastle on a day-to-day basis, the strategy is determined by the board and senior staff are answerable to the directors.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
  • Finally, accountability refers to the publisher being answerable and responsible for their work, such as making corrections.
    Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of answerable
Adjective
  • Yeah, sorry, this doesn’t sound feasible in the slightest.
    Carl Anka, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • While Eilish encourages fans to take public transit, in a city like L.A., that isn’t always feasible.
    Julia MacCary, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of feasible
Adjective
  • Incorporating more soluble fiber—found in fruits, beans, and oat products—can improve stool consistency and frequency.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
  • One of their tricks is to use what are known as known as cytoplasmic abundant heat soluble proteins, which form a gel that keeps the tardigrades’ cells hydrated.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of soluble
Adjective
  • The next challenge was to frame Bill’s challenges as a solvable problem.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Since the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, the only moments when the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has seemed potentially solvable have been times when the United States has taken charge.
    Jonah Blank, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of solvable
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explain

explainable

explain away

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