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intelligibleable to be understood; clear

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: able to be understood; clear

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəbəl/

Korean meaning: 이해할 수 있는, 알아들을 수 있는

Korean pronunciation: 인**텔**리지블

Example Sentences

  • The professor's explanation was so intelligible that even my pet goldfish nodded in understanding.
  • His accent was so thick that his English was barely intelligible to native speakers.
  • The ancient manuscript became more intelligible after the scholar cleaned the faded ink.

intelligible

ADJECTIVE

//ɪnˈtelɪdʒəbəl//

able to be understood; clear

intelligible concept
💡 Concept

an airport information attendant uses simple gestures and draws a clear map while explaining directions to lost travelers. She points clearly toward the departure gates while sketching basic symbols on paper. The confused expressions on the travelers' faces transform into understanding smiles and nods. They begin pointing in the correct direction and gathering their luggage confidently. Other travelers nearby watch the successful communication with relieved expressions. information being made intelligible and easily understood despite language barriers

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtelɪdʒəbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈtelɪdʒɪbəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootintellig
Suffix--ible

Origin

From Latin intelligibilis, meaning 'that can be understood.' It comes from intelligere, which literally meant 'to choose between' or 'to discern,' combining the ideas of selection and comprehension.

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🎵Rhyme

eligiblenegligiblelegible
eligible
negligible
legible

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The professor's explanation was so intelligible that even my pet goldfish nodded in understanding.

His accent was so thick that his English was barely intelligible to native speakers.

The ancient manuscript became more intelligible after the scholar cleaned the faded ink.

😄 Fun example

My doctor's handwriting on prescriptions is about as intelligible as ancient hieroglyphics.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

comprehensibleunderstandableclearcoherentlucid

Antonyms

unintelligibleincomprehensibleunclear

Related

intelligenceintelligentintellectlegiblecoherent