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What is another word for Legible? – 239 Legible Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    readable clear coherent intelligible comprehensible decipherable interpretable understandable lucid transparent explicit evident plain straightforward obvious concise precise distinct sharp bold legible visible perceptible noticeable discernible recognizable familiar common usual conventional standard uniform consistent orderly methodical systematic logical rational sensible sane reasonable coherent articulate eloquent fluent expressive vivid graphic detailed exact accurate faithful true correct proper fitting apt suitable pertinent relevant applicable apposite apt fitting clear-cut unmistakable unambiguous unequivocal

    Meaning of Legible

    The primary meaning of the word "Legible" is that something, especially writing or print, can be read or understood easily.

    Definitions

    • Oxford Languages defines "Legible" as (of writing or print) able to be read or understood easily, or (of handwriting) written in a way that is easy to read.
    • It can also refer to something that is clear or intelligible in a broader sense, such as a legible expression or a legible intention.

    Etymology of Legible

    The word "Legible" comes from the Latin "legibilis", which is derived from "legere", meaning to read.
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe writing or print that is clear and easy to read.

    Example Uses

    • The teacher made sure her handwriting was legible on the blackboard so that all students could read it easily.
    • The new font style is more legible than the previous one, making it easier to read on digital screens.
    • The doctor's prescription was barely legible, so the pharmacist had to ask for clarification.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    illegible unreadable unclear incomprehensible indecipherable unintelligible obscure ambiguous vague uncertain doubtful questionable disputable debatable controversial unclear murky hazy foggy indistinct faint blurry smudgy scribbled scrawled messy untidy sloppy careless thoughtless inconsiderate incoherent irrational senseless meaningless nonsensical absurd preposterous ridiculous