graspable

adjective

Definition of graspablenext
as in understandable
capable of being understood the immensity of the world is not graspable to a child of that age, so the notion of a globe-trotting Santa Claus is plausible

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Recent Examples of graspable In many cases, someone else did it first, someone else did it better, and the lack of graspable depth from the plot means the album lacks real stakes. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graspable
  1. understandable
  2. accessible
  3. comprehensible
Adjective
  • The comments provide additional context for a return that has included both encouraging signs and understandable growing pains.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The idea remains fan speculation rather than reported fact, but her announcement history makes the urge to investigate understandable.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • The research behind scent training for dogs A growing body of evidence suggests that scent work is one of the most effective and accessible forms of enrichment available for anxious dogs.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Accessibility and Sustainability Accessibility seemed to me a priority of the hotel, which has three ADA rooms and features accessible elevators, wheelchair-friendly halls and restaurant entries, and a handicap lift for the pool.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • By these arguments, an AI proof of a mathematical conjecture that has stubbornly resisted human efforts would be useful only if comprehensible to humans.
    — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026
  • Suddenly, Marjane succumbing to sorrow became achingly comprehensible.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Definition of comprehensible

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“Graspable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graspable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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