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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But the tags aren’t always aligned properly to be readable. Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024 Some articles were only marginally more readable than technical papers, while others were sprawling, thinky pieces of actual or imagined social relevance. IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2024 Notes can also be made readable in preparation for export with a handwritten-style font. Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 16 Oct. 2024 Surfshark privacy policy and terms of service documents are readable by laypeople, with breakout sections explaining concepts in plain English. PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for readable 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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