Explicably

/ɪkˈsplɪkəbli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that can be explained or understood; understandably.

Etymology

From explicable + -ly adverbial suffix, the standard way to form adverbs from adjectives in English.

Kelly Says

You'll rarely see this word used because 'understandably' or 'clearly' work better—but 'explicably' appears in academic writing when discussing logical consistency and reasoned arguments.

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