What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
prehensible
Example
The teacher's explanation was prehensible to all the students. [prehensible: adjective]
Example
The book's prehensibility made it accessible to readers of all ages. [prehensibility: noun]
intelligible
Example
The speaker's accent made his words less intelligible to the audience. [intelligible: adjective]
Example
The instructions were written in a way that made them intelligible to even novice users. [intelligible: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Intelligible is more commonly used than prehensible in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between prehensible and intelligible?
Intelligible is more formal than prehensible and is often used in academic or professional settings.
