INTELLIGIBLE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

intelligible

adjective

in-ˈte-lə-jə-bəl

Definition of intelligible next

as in understandable

capable of being understood speculation on the odds that a communication from a far-off planet would be intelligible

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Recent Examples of intelligible With jackzebra’s seemingly gibberish flows and Bloodz Boi’s slightly more intelligible hooks, however, cutspace has finally found a duo that can hold their own on his beats. —

James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026 The remark was not, however, intelligible in the media room, where the ceremony was streamed live. —

Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026 Several shouts were audible during the first part of the ceremony, although what was said wasn’t intelligible to an Associated Press reporter in the press room. —

Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026 Several shouts were audible during the first part of the ceremony, although what was said wasn't intelligible to an Associated Press reporter in the press room. —

ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intelligible

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But if your data isn’t structured, accessible and understandable to AI systems, your brand simply doesn’t appear in the right places at the right time.

— Ivan Guzenko, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
And given that the current president has put falsehoods about his predecessor on the White House’s walls, a former first family wanting to hold their own story close is understandable.

— Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026