readable

1 of 2

adjective

read·​able ˈrē-də-bəl 

: able to be read easily: such as

a

: legible

b

: interesting to read

a highly readable novel

readability

ˌrē-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

readableness

ˈrē-də-bəl-nəs 

noun

readably

ˈrē-də-blē 

adverb

readableness

2 of 2

noun

read·​able·​ness ˈrē-də-bəl-nəs 

plural -es

: readability

Examples of readable in a Sentence

Adjective

The travel guide is very readable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Digitize Widely, But Structure Narrowly Most material only needs to be readable for AI to use it. — Don Murray, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

For most devices, data is readable in real-time on a mobile phone. — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Each 1080p display also features 1,200-nit brightness for sunlight-readable text and supports touch with gloved or moist fingers. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Using X-ray tomography and virtual unrolling techniques, the researchers were able to reconstruct the scrolls and identify readable text at each lead concentration level. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing readable

• machine-readable

Rhymes for readable

• unreadable

Kids Definition

readable

adjective

read·​able ˈrēd-ə-bəl 

: able to be read easily

readability

ˌrēd-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

readably

-blē 

adverb