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- [ih-lej-uh-buh l]
- /ɪˈlɛdʒ ə bəl/
- /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-lej-uh-buh l]
- /ɪˈlɛdʒ ə bəl/
Definitions of illegibly word
- adjective illegibly not legible; impossible or hard to read or decipher because of poor handwriting, faded print, etc.: This letter is completely illegible. 1
- noun illegibly In a manner that produces illegible results. 1
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Origin of illegibly
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; il-2 + legible
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Parts of speech for Illegibly
noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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illegibly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
illegibly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for illegibly
adv illegibly
- obscurely — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- indistinctly — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
- unintelligibly — not intelligible; not capable of being understood.
adverb illegibly
- faintly — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
Antonyms for illegibly
noun illegibly
- legibly — capable of being read or deciphered, especially with ease, as writing or printing; easily readable.
Top questions with illegibly
- what does write your name illegibly mean?
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