2. Capable of being understood; intelligible; conceivable by the mind.

The horizon sets the bounds . . . between what is and what is not comprehensible by us.

Locke.

Com`pre*hen"si*ble*ness, n. The quality of being comprehensible; comprehensibility.

Com`pre*hen"si*bly, adv. 1. With great extent of signification; comprehensively. Tillotson.

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