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- [lej-uh-buh l]
- /ˈlɛdʒ ə bəl/
- /ˈledʒ.ɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lej-uh-buh l]
- /ˈlɛdʒ ə bəl/
Definitions of legible word
- adjective legible capable of being read or deciphered, especially with ease, as writing or printing; easily readable. 1
- adjective legible capable of being discerned or distinguished: Anger was legible in his looks and behavior. 1
- noun legible (of handwriting or print) Clear enough to read. 1
- adjective legible readable 1
- adjective legible discernible 1
- adjective legible Legible writing is clear enough to read. 0
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Origin of legible
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin legibilis; equivalent to leg(ere) to read + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Legible
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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legible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for legible
adj legible
- distinct — distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
- lucid — easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.
- readable — easy or interesting to read.
- coherent — If something is coherent, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.
- understandable — capable of being understood; comprehensible.
adjective legible
- comprehensible — Something that is comprehensible can be understood.
Antonyms for legible
adj legible
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- unintelligible — not intelligible; not capable of being understood.
- disorganized — functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated: a woefully disorganized enterprise.
- incomprehensible — impossible to understand or comprehend; unintelligible.
adjective legible
- disorganised — Lacking order or organisation; confused; chaotic.
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