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 Its 234 pages contained some 38,000 words, but not one of them was readable. Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024 They were rewarded with a transmission from Voyager that contained readable data about the craft's status. George Petras, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024 In this slim and readable volume, Stansky considers how four wars transformed Orwell’s worldview. Peter Stansky, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2023 Both were still completely readable on sunny bright days. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 9 July 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 19 Aug. 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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