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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Old and barely readable labels indicate an item worn many times, despite what a seller may claim. Benjamin Voyer, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Sue Prideaux’s highly readable biography argues that Gauguin’s life was far more complicated and nuanced than previously understood. Monitor Staff, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025 Likewise, the style and shape of status bar icons will change to be more readable. ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025 In 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge made its first award for deciphering the first letters, and last year, the project awarded the grand prize of $700,000 for producing the first readable text. Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for readable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Jun. 2025.

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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