explicability

[/ˌɛksplɪkəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: explicabilities
explicabilidade
1. the quality or state of being explicable; the capacity to be explained or made clear
The explicability of the scientific theory made it easier for students to understand.
A explicabilidade da teoria científica tornou mais fácil para os alunos compreender.
2. the degree to which something can be accounted for or justified
The explicability of his behavior was questioned by the investigation committee.
A explicabilidade do comportamento dele foi questionada pelo comitê de investigação.
The term 'explicability' is primarily used in academic, legal, and scientific discourse in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in philosophical and technical discussions, though in everyday conversation, simpler terms like 'capacidade de explicação' (capacity to explain) or 'clareza' (clarity) are preferred.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
explainabilityclarityintelligibilitycomprehensibilityunderstandability
Antonyms / Antônimos
inexplicabilityobscurityincomprehensibilityinscrutability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicabilidade
standard usage in academic and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
explicabilidade
used formally, sometimes replaced with 'capacidade de explicação' in casual speech
São Paulo
explicabilidade
common in business and academic settings
Portugal
explicabilidade
same usage as Brazil, formal and technical contexts

Related Words

explicableinexplicableexplainexplanationexplicitexplication

Related Idioms & Phrases

beyond explicability - algo que não pode ser explicado ou justificado
the explicability of events - a possibilidade de explicar ou compreender eventos
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