The difference between Intelligible and Understandable

When used as adjectives, intelligible means capable of being understood, whereas understandable means capable of being understood.

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  1. Intelligible as an adjective:

    Capable of being understood; clear to the mind.

  1. Understandable as an adjective:

    Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

  2. Understandable as an adjective:

    Capable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances.

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