scrutable

American  

[skroo-tuh-buhl] / ˈskru tə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being understood by careful study or investigation.

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scrutable British  

/ ˈskruːtəbəl /

adjective

1. rare open to or able to be understood by scrutiny

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Other Word Forms

• scrutability noun
• unscrutable adjective

Etymology

Origin of scrutable

1590–1600; < Latin scrūt ( ārī ) ( scrutiny ) + -able

Example Sentences

“Mitch McConnell is the most scrutable leader; he’s not a bluffer,” said Scott Jennings, a former McConnell aide and political strategist in Kentucky.

From New York Times

It all became clear, thank God, the whole world was finally scrutable and Enid would never have to be just Enid anymore, she was a part of something much greater and more sinister than any one person can be.

From Slate

And actually, the visuals of that passage are stunning, giving viewers a direct juxtaposition between the confident, open Obama before that moment and the less scrutable figure afterward.

From Salon

Naughty Dog has crafted a rich, deeply believable world full of intricate environments and tiny, scrutable details.

From The Verge

This would merely ensure that ads are more visible and scrutable so that candidates may be held accountable.

From The Guardian