Question

read the sentence. the coded log book proved decipherable with the help of a few simple equations. based on the suffix, -able, what does the word \decipherable\ mean? able to be seen able to be counted able to be understood able to be discussed

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "decipherable", we analyze the suffix "-able" which means "capable of being". The root "decipher" means to figure out or understand (especially a code or difficult text). So "decipherable" should mean capable of being understood. Let's check the options:

• "able to be seen": Doesn't relate to deciphering (which is about understanding, not seeing).
• "able to be counted": Deciphering has nothing to do with counting.
• "able to be understood": Matches the meaning of "decipherable" (able to be deciphered/understood).
• "able to be discussed": Deciphering isn't about discussing.

Answer:

able to be understood