READABLE Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

readable

adjective

Definition of readable

as in legible

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Recent Examples of readable Survival is just the first step; the material also must remain readable as software changes. — Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 2 July 2026 The readable narrative explores the men’s virtues and flaws and captures their contrasting personalities. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026 In 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge made its first award for deciphering the first letters, and the following year, the project awarded the grand prize of $700,000 for producing the first readable text. — ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026 The registry then produces code that’s readable by AI models scraping the internet. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for readable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for readable

Adjective

But if Atkins’ monsters are legible, then his views on ordinary life are much harder to decipher.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
The best practice here is to write the brief for the more nuanced, less commercially legible version of the target.

— Ivan Kayser, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of legible

Adjective

There was little or no organization among them, and some were scrawled in barely decipherable handwriting.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
Most Yiddish literature, and especially that by women, was published in now-scarce journals, or on barely decipherable newsprint.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of decipherable

Adjective

Outside the path of totality, a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of Europe shortly before sunset, while northeastern North America sees a shallow partial eclipse during the afternoon.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
There will be visible signs of this construction project near the stadium, but TxDot officials do not anticipate road closures.

— Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of visible

Adjective

In reality, execution is built on clear ownership, protected time for focused work and explicit permission to disconnect.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
While his exhortation left off Brady’s signature profane intensifier, the motivational gambit remained explicit even in the absence of the familiar F-bomb.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of explicit

Adjective

Users must follow manufacturer instructions, apply to clean skin, and understand that visible improvements require consistent use over weeks or months.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Make sure vents are unobstructed, check that the condensate drain is draining properly, and keep the area around the indoor unit clean and dry.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 31 July 2026