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explicable
[/ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/ or /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/]
adjective
explicável
1.
Able to be explained or accounted for; capable of being made clear or intelligible
The scientist's unusual behavior was easily explicable once we learned about his personal circumstances.
O comportamento inusitado do cientista era facilmente explicável uma vez que soubemos sobre suas circunstâncias pessoais.
2.
Possible to interpret or understand in a particular way
The historical events are more explicable when studied in their proper context.
Os eventos históricos são mais explicáveis quando estudados em seu contexto apropriado.
Synonyms
explainable
accountable
interpretable
understandable
comprehensible
Antonyms
inexplicable
unexplainable
mysterious
incomprehensible
unfathomable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
explicável
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
explicável
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
explicable by reason of
easily explicable
more explicable than
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