legible — clear enough to be read easily
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: clear enough to be read easily
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈledʒəbəl/
Korean meaning: 읽기 쉬운, 명료한
Korean pronunciation: **레**저블
Example Sentences
- The doctor's prescription was so illegible that the pharmacist thought it was ancient hieroglyphics.
- Make sure your essay is legible, or your teacher might accidentally give you an A for hieroglyphics instead of English.
- The contract must be printed in legible font size for legal validity.
legible
ADJECTIVE//ˈledʒəbəl//
clear enough to be read easily
A student easily reads the legible text in her textbook
A legible recipe creates incredible edible magic!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'legibilis', derived from 'legere' meaning 'to read'. The Latin root combines with the suffix '-ible' meaning 'able to be'.
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📝Examples
“The doctor's prescription was so illegible that the pharmacist thought it was ancient hieroglyphics.”
“Make sure your essay is legible, or your teacher might accidentally give you an A for hieroglyphics instead of English.”
“The contract must be printed in legible font size for legal validity.”
“His handwriting became more legible after he started taking calligraphy classes.”
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