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legibleclear 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

legible concept
💡 Concept

A student easily reads the legible text in her textbook

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legible rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A legible recipe creates incredible edible magic!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈledʒəbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈledʒəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootleg
Suffix--ible

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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🎵Rhyme

credibleincredibleedible
credible
incredible
edible

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The doctor's prescription was so illegible that the pharmacist thought it was ancient hieroglyphics.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

readablecleardistinctdecipherablecomprehensible

Antonyms

illegibleunreadableunclear

Related

visibleaudibleeligiblecredible