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legible Definition

leg·ible (lejə bəl)

adjective

  1. that can be read or deciphered
  2. that can be read or deciphered easily

Etymology: ME (northern) legeable < LL legibilis < L legere, to read: see logic

legible Related Forms
leg′·ibil·ity noun leg·ibly adverb
legible Synonyms

legible

modif.

readable, decipherable, distinct, plain; see clear 2.

legible Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • screen: The second lesson examines the challenges specific to using type on Web page: How to make it legible on a computer screen?

Preposition: at

  • distance: Please remember that for best visual effect posters must be legible at a distance of about 2m.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: The printed page is rapidly becoming simply a way of making data briefly more legible.

Modifies a noun

  • handwriting: Here are some tips for sending your work to us: All written work can be sent either in legible handwriting or typed.
  • lettering: You should complete forms in black ink with legible block lettering.
  • inscription: No blue plaques here: beside the lintel's peeling paint, a barely legible inscription confirms that this is the place.
  • dial: It is an attractive design with easy to see legible dial.
  • font: Use a legible font with a minimum size of 11.
  • character: The registered name of the Society is to be engraved in legible characters on its seal.

Modifying Another Word

  • barely: THE MUSIC 117 musical items surviving, some barely legible.
  • clearly: Make sure your name is clearly legible: printing in capitals helps.
  • easily: Red ink can be too thin to be easily legible.
  • highly: The watch remains highly legible underneath the slightly domed sapphire crystal, even at extreme angles.
  • quite: The writer has examined some of these records and found them quite legible, contrary to some reports.

Preposition: after

  • reduction: Authors should ensure that symbols and lettering be large enough to be legible after reduction.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: You must make sure the details on the front of the badge remain legible.
  • make: For a larger payment, this will be made legible.
  • become: These only become legible in time to confirm your route in heavy traffic.

Preposition: from

  • distance: The text should also be legible from a distance, say from 1.5m to 2m.