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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In some instances, websites have gobs of readable material that explain what IQ is and how to manually determine yours. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 And its existence as a finished, bound, actually readable object is thanks largely to years of efforts by Harlan’s friend, partner in crime and the executor of his estate, J. Michael Straczynski. Jason Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024 As If Readers Matter — urging for writing in readable ways that engages with readers and uses storytelling and metaphor to connect with readers. Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Man and His Works A scientific, readable treatise on cultural anthropology, by a leading authority, professor at Northwestern. Melville J. Herskovits, Foreign Affairs, 8 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 23 Nov. 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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