Definitions
- Describing something that can be comprehended or grasped by the mind. - Referring to a concept, idea, or language that is easy to comprehend or follow. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is logical or reasonable.
- Describing something that is easy to see, hear, or understand. - Referring to a message, communication, or language that is easy to comprehend or follow. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is free from ambiguity or confusion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is easy to comprehend or follow.
- 2Both words can be used to describe language, communication, or instructions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation or circumstance that is logical or reasonable.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Understandable refers specifically to the ability to comprehend something, while clear can refer to visibility, audibility, or comprehension.
- 2Degree: Clear implies a higher degree of ease in comprehension than understandable.
- 3Usage: Understandable is more commonly used in formal contexts, while clear is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 4Connotation: Clear has a positive connotation, while understandable can have a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 5Modifiers: Clear can be modified by adjectives such as 'very' or 'extremely', while understandable can be modified by adverbs such as 'easily' or 'hardly'.
Remember this!
Understandable and clear are synonyms that describe something that is easy to comprehend or follow. However, clear implies a higher degree of ease in comprehension and can refer to visibility or audibility, while understandable specifically refers to the ability to comprehend something. Additionally, clear is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while understandable is more commonly used in formal contexts.
