adj

legible

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adj

Clear enough to be read easily, especially handwriting or print.

"His handwriting was barely legible after the accident."

"Make sure the font is legible before printing the poster."

How to Use Legible

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEasy enough to read clearly.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "eligible," which means qualified or entitled, not readable.

Easily confused with

eligible →

Common pairings

barely legible clearly legible

more legible comparative, most legible superlative

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His handwriting was barely _____ after the accident.

From Late Latin legibilis, "able to be read," from Latin legō, "to read."

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