What does intelligible mean?
Intelligible means Capable of being understood; clear to the mind..
Intelligible
/ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbəl/ · adjective
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
Antonyms for intelligible
Related Words
Word Forms
- more intelligible
- most intelligible
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for intelligible?
Common synonyms include understandable, comprehensible, comprehendible, apprehensible.
What is the opposite of intelligible?
Possible antonyms include unintelligible.
How do you use intelligible in a sentence?
Italian and Spanish are partially mutually intelligible languages.
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