readable

adjective

read·​able ˈrē-də-bəl How to pronounce readable (audio)
: 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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Castro is a precise and immensely readable stylist. Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025 In a very readable paper in the March 1985 issue of the Journal of Applied Physics, Matey and fellow RCA researcher Joseph Blanc explained the new technology. Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Sep. 2025 Text in the Messages app tries to cast a faint shadow in an attempt to stay readable when positioned over top of a loud background image. ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025 Your profile should be findable and readable. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 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 26 Sep. 2025.

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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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