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underˈstandably, adv.
[f. understandable a.: see -ably.]
For understandable reasons; in a manner that can be understood.
a1921in N.E.D. s.v. understandable a. 1928Daily Tel. 10 Jan. 10/6 The members of the Fascist Militia..might understandably display an aggressive consciousness of their position and power. 1964Times 11 Feb. 11/6 Though it is understandably difficult to find direct evidence, Mr. Wood and officials of both B.R.S. and the major haulage firms are certain that large-scale abuses of the existing laws and trade union agreements are taking place. 1979A. McCowen Young Gemini 75 There was a seventy-five year-old character man in the company who sulked understandably at having to play my son. |