Definitions
- Describing something that can be understood or grasped by the mind. - Referring to information or language that is clear and easy to understand. - Talking about a concept or idea that is not too complex or difficult to comprehend.
- Describing something that can be understood or comprehended by the mind. - Referring to language or speech that is clear and easy to understand. - Talking about a concept or idea that is not too complex or difficult to grasp.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that can be understood or comprehended.
- 2Both words refer to language or information that is clear and easy to understand.
- 3Both words can be used to describe concepts or ideas that are not too complex or difficult to grasp.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Comprehendible is less commonly used than intelligible.
- 2Connotation: Intelligible has a more positive connotation, implying clarity and ease of understanding, while comprehendible can sometimes imply that the subject matter is difficult to understand.
- 3Formality: Intelligible is generally considered more formal than comprehendible.
- 4Usage in context: Intelligible is often used in technical or academic contexts, while comprehendible is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Comprehendible and intelligible are synonyms that both describe something that can be understood or comprehended. However, intelligible is more commonly used and has a more positive connotation, while comprehendible is less common and can sometimes imply difficulty in understanding.
