graspable Synonyms & Antonyms
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Other words for graspable include accessible, apprehensible and coherent. Words with the opposite meaning are incoherent and incomprehensible.
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Graspable as an Adjective
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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Graspable as a Verb
to have a practical understanding of
he just doesn't grasp how important it is that he call when he'll be late
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to put one's arms around and press tightly
the departing soldier grasped his children a little closer than usual
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to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
the attendant grasped my arm and steered me towards the door
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to have a clear idea of
the emergency operator finally grasped what he was trying to tell her
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Graspable in a Sentence
grasping for support
grasp the opportunity for advancement
grasped the pen and began writing
failed to grasp the danger of the situation
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
he just doesn't grasp how important it is that he call when he'll be late
the departing soldier grasped his children a little closer than usual
the attendant grasped my arm and steered me towards the door
the emergency operator finally grasped what he was trying to tell her
Word Forms & Grammar
grasped
grasp·ing
grasps
grasp·able adjective
grasp·er noun
grasp
graspable
grasper
graspers
grasping
grasp at straws
grasp the nettle
graspable (comparative more graspable, superlative most graspable)
Origin of Graspable
Origin 1: Middle English graspen
Origin 2: From grasp + -able.
First Known Use
14th centuryi
Graspable in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈgrasp/ |
| Meaning | capable of being understood |
| Synonyms | accessible, apprehensible and coherent |
| Antonyms | incoherent, incomprehensible and inscrutable |
| Comparative / superlative | more graspable, most graspable |
Questions People Ask About Graspable
Is graspable an adjective or a verb?
Graspable is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is a synonym for graspable as an adjective?
As an adjective, synonyms for graspable include accessible, apprehensible, coherent and comprehendible.
What is a synonym for graspable as a verb?
As a verb, synonyms for graspable include comprehend, know, understand and bear-hug.
What is the opposite of graspable?
Words opposite in meaning to graspable are incoherent, incomprehensible, inscrutable and insensible.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of graspable?
The comparative form is more graspable and the superlative form is most graspable.