Pronunciation: [pɹɪhˈɛnsəbə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "prehensible" is spelled as /pɹɪˈhɛnsəbəl/. This word means "capable of being understood or comprehended". In its spelling, the "pre" prefix means "before" and the "hens" root means "to grasp or understand". The "ible" suffix indicates that the word is able to be done or achieved. The pronunciation of the word includes a stress on the second syllable, while the "s" in "prehensible" is pronounced as a "z" sound.
Prehensible is an adjective which describes the quality or characteristic of being capable of being grasped or understood. It derives from the Latin word "prehendere," meaning "to grasp" or "to seize." In an intellectual context, prehensible refers to information, concepts, or ideas that are readily comprehensible or able to be grasped by the mind. It suggests that something is clear and easily understandable, presenting little or no difficulty in its apprehension.
The term prehensible often implies the absence of ambiguity, confusion, or complexity, thereby denoting clarity and simplicity. It suggests that information or knowledge can be easily seized or grasped by the intellect, facilitating effective learning, communication, or interpretation.
Prehensible can also be applied to objects or physical entities that can be easily held or handled. In this sense, it refers to something that is easily gripable or grasped physically with the hands, enabling manipulation or control.
Overall, prehensible refers to the quality of something being understandable, graspable, or reachable. It conveys the idea that whatever is described as prehensible can be readily comprehended, whether mentally or physically, without undue effort or confusion.
That may be seized.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
