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adjective
1.
capable of being read or deciphered, especially with ease, as writing or printing; easily readable.
2.
capable of being discerned or distinguished: Anger was legible in his looks and behavior.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin legibilis; equivalent to leg(ere) to read + -ibilis -ible
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin legibilis; equivalent to leg(ere) to read + -ibilis -ible
Related forms
leg·i·bly, adverb
un·leg·i·ble, adjective
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is always a great word to know.
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legible
late 14c., from L.L. legibilis "that can be read," from L. legere "to read" (see lecture). Related: Legibility.
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