readable

adjective

read·​able ˈrē-də-bəl How to pronounce readable (audio)
: able to be read easily: such as
a
b
: interesting to read
a highly readable novel
readability noun
readableness noun
readably adverb

Examples of readable in a Sentence

The travel guide is very readable.
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Second, properly prepared strands of DNA can reliably last thousands of years: the oldest extant DNA sample is two million years old and is still readable. Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025 The resulting transcript was readable, while the screenshots and notes summaries from OtterPilot were useful. PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025 Plus, the templates will need to be integrated into the registry from their PDF forms, then distilled into a more readable format. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 The Infinite Retina is an expansive, highly readable survey of the forces shaping our digital future. Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for readable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of readable was in the 15th century

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“Readable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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readable

adjective
read·​able ˈrēd-ə-bəl How to pronounce readable (audio)
: able to be read easily
readability noun
readably adverb

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