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readable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈriːdəbəl/

readable means: Written or printed clearly enough for someone to understand the words.

adjective

CLEAR LETTERSB1

Written or printed clearly enough for someone to understand the words.

  • Your handwriting is easily readable.
  • The sign was barely readable in the dark.
  • Use a larger font to make the text readable.

Similar words: legible

Opposites: illegible

Common phrases: readable handwriting, readable text, readable font

PLEASANT READINGB2

Written in a clear, interesting way that makes it easy or enjoyable to follow.

  • It is a very readable book.
  • She wrote a readable account of the expedition.
  • The new edition is more readable than the original.

Similar words: engaging, easy to read

Opposites: unreadable

Common phrases: highly readable, readable book, readable account

DEVICE ACCESSB2

Stored in a form that a particular machine or computer can access and use.

  • The file is readable by this software.
  • Are these old discs still readable?
  • We converted the data into a readable format.

How to use it: readable by something (The card is readable by most modern devices.)

Similar words: accessible

Opposites: unreadable

Common phrases: readable file, readable format, readable by something

Questions about readable

What does readable mean?

Written or printed clearly enough for someone to understand the words.

What is readable in other languages?

Türkçe: okunaklı · Español: legible · Français: lisible · Deutsch: lesbar · Italiano: leggibile · 日本語: 読みやすい

How do you pronounce readable?

It is pronounced /ˈriːdəbəl/.

How do you use readable in a sentence?

Your handwriting is easily readable. The sign was barely readable in the dark.

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