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单词 scrutable
释义

scrutable

adjective

scru·​ta·​ble ˈskrü-tə-bəl How to pronounce scrutable (audio)
: capable of being deciphered : comprehensible

Synonyms

  • accessible
  • apprehensible
  • coherent
  • comprehendible
  • comprehensible
  • fathomable
  • graspable
  • intelligible
  • legible
  • understandable
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Example Sentences

she thinks that she's a sly and subtle schemer, but her machinations and motives are all too scrutable to those of us who know her
Recent Examples on the Web This transition of oil ownership from large, scrutable giants to smaller, obscure operators is one reason why some climate campaigners have argued against fossil fuel divestment. Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 11 May 2022

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin scrutabilis searchable, from Latin scrutari

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

scrutable

adjective

as in understandable
capable of being understood she thinks that she's a sly and subtle schemer, but her machinations and motives are all too scrutable to those of us who know her

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • understandable
  • comprehensible
  • intelligible
  • apprehensible
  • accessible
  • fathomable
  • graspable
  • coherent
  • legible
  • comprehendible
  • decipherable
  • straightforward
  • simple
  • articulate
  • plain
  • fluent
  • well-spoken

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • incomprehensible
  • inscrutable
  • incoherent
  • obscure
  • mysterious
  • esoteric
  • insensible
  • inarticulate
  • cryptic
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