Readable

Pronunciation: /ˈriːdəbl/

Definitions of readable

adjective describing something that is easy or enjoyable to read

Example Sentences

A1 The book is easy to read and very readable for beginners.

A2 The website is user-friendly and highly readable.

B1 The manual is clearly written and very readable.

B2 The article is informative and easily readable.

C1 The research paper is in-depth and completely readable.

C2 The novel is thought-provoking and incredibly readable.

Examples of readable in a Sentence

formal The report was presented in a highly readable format, making it easy for all stakeholders to understand.

informal I like books that are really readable, you know, ones that you can't put down.

slang That article was so readable, I finished it in one sitting.

figurative His emotions were written all over his face, making his feelings easily readable to everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of readable

• past tense: read
• plural: readables
• comparative: more readable
• superlative: most readable
• present tense: read
• future tense: will read
• perfect tense: have read
• continuous tense: is reading
• singular: readable
• positive degree: readable
• infinitive: to read
• gerund: reading
• participle: read

Origin and Evolution of readable

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'readable' originated from the Old English word 'rǣdan', which means 'to advise, interpret, or explain'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'readable' shifted from simply advising or interpreting to being easily understood or legible.