Explicable

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/

Definitions of explicable

adjective able to be explained or understood

Example Sentences

A1 The simple magic trick was easily explicable to the young children.

A2 The concept of gravity is explicable through basic science principles.

B1 The sudden disappearance of the keys was not easily explicable, causing confusion.

B2 The complex mathematical equation was explicable only to those with advanced knowledge in the subject.

C1 The artist's abstract painting was explicable to art critics who understood the symbolism behind it.

C2 The intricate plot twists in the novel were explicable only upon closer examination of the characters' motivations.

Examples of explicable in a Sentence

formal The scientist provided an explicable explanation for the phenomenon.

informal I can't find any explicable reason for his sudden disappearance.

slang It's just not explicable why she would do that.

figurative The complexity of human emotions is often beyond explicable reasoning.

Grammatical Forms of explicable

• past tense: explained
• plural: explicables
• comparative: more explicable
• superlative: most explicable
• present tense: explain
• future tense: will explain
• perfect tense: have explained
• continuous tense: is explaining
• singular: explicable
• positive degree: explicable
• infinitive: to explain
• gerund: explaining
• participle: explained

Origin and Evolution of explicable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'explicable' originated from the Latin word 'explicabilis', which is derived from the verb 'explicare' meaning 'to unfold' or 'to explain'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'explicable' has retained its original meaning of being able to be explained or understood, and is commonly used in various fields such as science, philosophy, and literature.