Understood vs. Understandable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Understood and Understandable
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Understood
Past tense and past participle of understand.
Understandable
Capable of being understood
An understandable sentence.
Understood
Agreed on; assumed
The understood conditions of troop withdrawal.
Understandable
Expected or accepted under the circumstances
Their anger is understandable, given what happened.
Understood
Not expressed in writing; implied
The understood provisos of a custody agreement.
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Understandable
Capable of being understood; comprehensible.
Understood
Having been comprehended.
Understandable
Capable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances.
Understood
Simple past tense and past participle of understand
Understandable
Capable of being understood; intelligible.
Understood
Indicates comprehension on the part of the speaker.
Understandable
Capable of being apprehended or understood
Understood
Fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation;
The understood conditions of troop withdrawal were clear
Understood
Indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly;
Gave silent consent
A tacit agreement
The understood provisos of a custody agreement
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