explainable
|ex-plain-a-ble|
B2
/ɪkˈspleɪnəbl/
(explain)
make clear
Etymology
Etymology Information
'explainable' originates from the Latin word 'explanare', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'planare' meant 'to make plain or flat'.
Historical Evolution
'explanare' transformed into the Old French word 'esplaner', and eventually became the modern English word 'explain' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make plain or clear', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being explained or made clear.
The phenomenon is explainable through scientific principles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41