cognoscible

adjective

Definition of cognosciblenext
as in crystal clear

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  1. crystal clear
  2. understandable
  3. evident
  4. intelligible
  5. knowable
  6. decided
  7. manifest
  8. transparent
Adjective
  • Under a crystal clear sky, low temperatures will bottom out in the lower to middle 30s along with light winds.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The composition of these jets isn’t crystal clear, but scientists suspect electrons, positrons (the antimatter versions of electrons) and perhaps protons are pulled along swirling magnetic lines before being sent out from the black hole’s poles.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of crystal clear
Adjective
  • The guardedness is understandable, as the threat of poaching is still everywhere.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Songwriters on Process Songwriters on Process zeroes in on the writing more than the song, understandable given its host, Ben Opipari, holds a PhD in English language and literature.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • The relationship between fashion and place is also evident in the experiences luxury houses bring to Houston.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That much was evident by the scoring, so low that the 36-hole cut came at 5-under 137.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Yet the jury’s inability to arrive at a verdict makes plain that a careful evaluation of the facts does not yield an easily intelligible conclusion.
    — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The linchpin is the mysterious, barely intelligible Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), who happens to be the eponymous fifth (and most pivotal) element.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of intelligible
Adjective
  • Broadening the scope just a little bit would have revealed an easily knowable but far less intriguing truth.
    — Tyler Shultz, STAT, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In terms of knowable things, Affleck’s Artist Equity is also taking a swing at realining the economics of the industry to met the realities of changing tech and viewing habits, and keep people employed with reasonable return.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of knowable
Adjective
  • Follow pre-decided processes to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary emotional labor.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Among decided voters, 86 percent of those who voted for the Ennahda and 84 percent of those who supported the FJP in the last elections would vote for them again.
    — Lindsay Benstead, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2013
Definition of decided
Adjective
  • Co-existence with extraterrestrials has seen humans revert to old habits of prejudice and apartheid; crime and corruption are rampant as ever; pop-up ads now irksomely manifest as holograms in your personal space.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The necessity of maintaining fuel efficiency standards is manifest in California, where about 40% of those emissions come from auto and truck tailpipes.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of manifest
Adjective
  • What matters is being transparent, listening to employees’ concerns and following through when answers become available.
    — Jon Lowe, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Now with Daniela landing in this transparent enclosure with him, this Jason helps plot their escape with the extra ampoules that she’s brought with her.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
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