readable

adjective

read·​able ˈrē-də-bəl How to pronounce readable (audio)
Synonyms of readablenext
: 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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Chatbots are great at creating relatively bland, highly readable prose, since that’s what is omnipresent in their training data. Gayle Rogers, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026 Using a special encryption code, the operatives could translate the numerals into a readable message. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Accessed through tools like Claude Gov—which became a preferred option for some defense personnel, according to Bloomberg—the system taps into enormous data pipelines to turn a flood of unstructured information into readable intelligence. Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026 That could make this screen workable for outdoor use and readable under adverse lighting. Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026 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 27 Mar. 2026.

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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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