readable — able to be read easily; legible and clear
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be read easily; legible and clear
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːdəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My professor's handwriting is so messy that only archaeologists could make it readable.
- The instruction manual was so readable that even my tech-phobic grandmother could follow it.
- This novel is so readable, I finished it in one sitting and forgot to eat dinner.
readable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈriːdəbəl/]
able to be read easily; legible and clear
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'reden' (to advise, interpret) combined with the suffix '-able' (capable of being). The root 'read' comes from Old English 'rædan', meaning to interpret or understand.
Breakdown
read (to interpret/understand) + -able (capable of being) = readable (capable of being read/understood easily)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My professor's handwriting is so messy that only archaeologists could make it readable.”
“The instruction manual was so readable that even my tech-phobic grandmother could follow it.”
“This novel is so readable, I finished it in one sitting and forgot to eat dinner.”
“The contract was written in readable language, which made the lawyers suspicious.”
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