Readability
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɹiːdəˈbɪlɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Readability is a noun meaning The property of being capable of being read; legibility.
Meaning
The property of being capable of being read; legibility.
More Meanings
- The property of being easy or engaging to read.
Example Sentences
The book had a clever plot, but lacked readability.
When done correctly, kerning helps to improve the readability of text by adding or removing space between two letters. Bad kerning, also known as keming, leads to misreadings, and in the worst cases, incredibly bad (but humorous) misunderstandings.
Point-free coding is a byproduct of adopting declarative programming. You can use point-free coding without FP. But because point-free is all about improving the readability of code at a glance and making it simpler to parse, having the guarantees imposed by FP furthers this cause.
Word Forms
- readabilities
Synonyms for readability
Depending on context, synonyms include legibility.
Antonyms for readability
Common opposites include illegibility.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include legibility, intelligibility, comprehensibility, interpretability, understandability, visibility.
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