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adjective read·able \ˈrē-də-bəl\

: easy and enjoyable to read

: clear and easy to read

Full Definition of READABLE

: able to be read easily: as

a : legible

b : interesting to read <a highly readable novel>

— read·abil·i·ty \ˌrē-də-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— read·able·ness \ˈrē-də-bəl-nəs\ noun

— read·ably \-blē\ adverb

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First Known Use of READABLE

15th century

Rhymes with READABLE

kneadable, pleadable

READABILITY Defined for Kids

readable

adjective read·able \ˈrē-də-bəl\

Definition of READABLE for Kids

: able to be read easily

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