Comprehensibly

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Pronunciation: /kɑmprɪˈhɛnsəbli/

Definitions of comprehensibly

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs. In this case, 'comprehensibly' is an adverb that describes how something is done in a comprehensible manner.

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained the lesson comprehensibly to the students.

A2 The instructions on the exam were written comprehensibly for all students to understand.

B1 The report was presented comprehensibly, with clear explanations and examples.

B2 The complex scientific concepts were explained comprehensibly by the researcher.

C1 The lawyer argued the case comprehensibly, citing relevant laws and precedents.

C2 The author's novel was written comprehensibly, engaging readers of all backgrounds.

Examples of comprehensibly in a Sentence

formal The complex scientific theory was explained comprehensibly by the professor.

informal The teacher broke down the math problem so we could understand it comprehensibly.

slang The video tutorial made coding seem so easy, they explained it comprehensibly.

figurative Her emotions were so overwhelming that she couldn't speak comprehensibly.

Grammatical Forms of comprehensibly

past tense

comprehended

plural

comprehensibles

comparative

more comprehensibly

superlative

most comprehensibly

present tense

comprehends

future tense

will comprehend

perfect tense

have comprehended

continuous tense

is comprehending

singular

comprehensible

positive degree

comprehensible

infinitive

to comprehend

gerund

comprehending

participle

comprehended

Origin and Evolution of comprehensibly

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'comprehensibly' originated from the Latin word 'comprehensibilis', which means capable of being understood.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'comprehensibly' has retained its original meaning of being able to be understood, but has become more commonly used in English language contexts to describe something that is easily comprehensible or understandable.