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.
Recent Examples on the Web The entire text of Joyce’s novel is projected onstage, sometimes scrolling in a blur, and other times moving at readable speed. Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 25 June 2024 National Review features a wide diversity of conservative thought and argument in a readable format, understandable to a curious reader from any walk of life. John Yoo, National Review, 23 June 2024 Until that happens, any messages sent with the old forms of cryptography will be potentially readable with a future quantum computer. Kelsey Houston-Edwards, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024 The legislation's text also calls for it to be printed in large, easily readable font. Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for readable 

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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 7 Jul. 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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