INTELLIGIBLENESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

intelligible

adjective

in-ˈte-lə-jə-bəl

Definition of intelligible

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 The Aztecs had just two Americans on their roster, so what Caligiuri heard on the sideline was a mix of Spanish, Serbian and heavily accented — and barely intelligible — English from players born in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. — Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 The Nicene Creed still had a rhapsodic, mesmerizing quality; the Lord’s Prayer would have been intelligible to anyone familiar with the English or Latin versions. — Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026 The dulcet tones of that thick Irish accent are perfectly intelligible over the phone, THR puts to him. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 Tears, a visual representation of something internal, transform the scenario into a far more intelligible meme, or drama, or myth. — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intelligible

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Adjective

From a business perspective, this emphasis is understandable; these big-name pieces are huge audience draws, both for locals and traveling visitors.

— Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Its understandable focus on last year’s championship battle, ultimately justified by Norris’ coronation, had delayed its 2026 car development plans compared to Mercedes, leaving it playing catch-up through the first half of the 2026 season.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of understandable

Adjective

On a mission to build a more equitable food system, Kanbe’s Market is taking items typically thrown out and making them into accessible, affordable meals for families.

— Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Public areas—including the lobby, restaurants, and meeting spaces—are all wheelchair accessible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of accessible

Adjective

In fact, the film’s story would still be comprehensible if its few subtitles were removed (one of Murnau’s earlier silents — 1924’s The Last Laugh — has no titles whatsoever).

— Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
Like a lot of your work, the joke underscoring this new song and video is incredibly niche and also evidently instantly comprehensible to millions of people.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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