Intelligible
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Intelligible is an adjective meaning Capable of being understood; clear to the mind.
Meaning
Capable of being understood; clear to the mind.
Example Sentences
Italian and Spanish are partially mutually intelligible languages.
That comment seemed to anger Ingraham, who called James’ view a “barely intelligible, not to mention ungrammatical take on President Trump.”
Synonyms for intelligible
Depending on context, synonyms include understandable, comprehensible, comprehendible, apprehensible, perceivable, graspable.
Antonyms for intelligible
Common opposites include unintelligible.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include comprehendible, understandable, comprehensible, perceivable, graspable, apprehensible.
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