Comprehensibility

usgb/ˌkɑːmprɪˌhensəˈbɪləti/
noun

The quality of being understandable.

The comprehensibility of his speech was impaired by his strong accent
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  • improve comprehensibility
  • lack of comprehensibility

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Speech Impediments

A strong accent can make speech less comprehensible to listeners unfamiliar with it.

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His Australian slang affected the comprehensibility of his presentation for the American audience.
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Contextual Dependency

Comprehensibility can vary depending on a person's background knowledge or the context of the information.

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The legal document's comprehensibility was low for those without a law background.
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Improving Strategies

Using simpler language and breaking down complex ideas can improve the comprehensibility of your message.

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He improved the comprehensibility of his lecture by using analogies.
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