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Webster 1913 Edition


Legible

Leg′i-ble

(lĕj′ĭ-b’l)
,
Adj.
[L.
legibilis
, fr.
legere
to read: cf. OF.
legible
. See
Legend
.]
1.
Capable of being read or deciphered; distinct to the eye; plain; – used of writing or printing;
as, a fair,
legible
manuscript
.
The stone with moss and lichens so overspread,
Nothing is
legible
but the name alone.
Longfellow.
2.
Capable of being discovered or understood by apparent marks or indications;
as, the thoughts of men are often
legible
in their countenances
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Legible

LEG'IBLE

,
Adj.
[L. legibilis, from lego, to read.]
1.
That may be read; consisting of letters or figures that may be distinguished by the eye; as a fair, legible manuscript.
2.
That may be discovered or understood by apparent marks or indications. The thoughts of men are often legible in their countenances.

Definition 2024


legible

legible

English

Adjective

legible (comparative more legible, superlative most legible)

  1. Being clear enough to be read, readable, particularly for handwriting.

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Spanish

Adjective

legible m, f (plural legibles)

  1. legible

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