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Etymology edit

From Late Latin legibilis (that can be read), from Latin legō.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛdʒəbl

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legible (comparative more legible, superlative most legible)

  1. Clear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.
    Synonyms: clean, clear, decipherable, fair, readable
    Antonyms: illegible, unreadable
    Despite hardly having any energy to lift a pen, she left a legible note on the paper.
  2. Written or phrased so as to be easy to understand.
    Synonyms: clear, decipherable, readable
    Antonym: unreadable
    You can make this program code more legible by using meaningful variable names.

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Etymology edit

Borrowed from Latin legibilis.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /leˈxible/ [leˈxi.β̞le]
  • Audio (Peru):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ible
  • Syllabification: le‧gi‧ble

Adjective edit

legible m or f (masculine and feminine plural legibles)

  1. legible
    Antonym: ilegible

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