1. A rational, reasonable, and logical explanation that makes sense and can be understood or accepted by reasonable people
The teacher provided a sensible explanation for why the experiment failed.
O professor forneceu uma explicação sensata para o motivo pelo qual o experimento fracassou.
2. An explanation based on practical reasoning and common sense rather than emotion or speculation
There must be a sensible explanation for his sudden absence from work.
Deve haver uma explicação sensata para sua ausência repentina do trabalho.