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- DictionaryIn·tel·li·gi·ble/inˈteləjəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. able to be understood; comprehensible: "this would make the system more intelligible to the general public"
The meaning of INTELLIGIBLE is capable of being understood or comprehended. How to use intelligible in a sentence.
(of speech and writing) clear enough to be understood: It was a poor telephone connection, and only some of his words were intelligible. (Definition of intelligible from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Intelligible definition: capable of being understood; comprehensible; clear. See examples of INTELLIGIBLE used in a sentence.
Use the adjective intelligible to describe speech that is loud and clear, like the intelligible words of your principal which, thanks to a microphone, you were able to hear.
(of speech and writing) clear enough to be understood: It was a poor telephone connection, and only some of his words were intelligible. (Definition of intelligible from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
1. able to be understood; comprehensible. 2. (Philosophy) philosophy. a. capable of being apprehended by the mind or intellect alone. b. (in metaphysical systems such as those of Plato or Kant) denoting that metaphysical realm which is accessible to the intellect as opposed to the world of mere phenomena accessible to the senses.
intelligible (to somebody) that can be easily understood synonym understandable. His lecture was readily intelligible to all the students. The child’s speech was barely intelligible. opposite unintelligible. Extra Examples. They do their best to make science intelligible to young children.
1. able to be understood; comprehensible. 2. philosophy. a. capable of being apprehended by the mind or intellect alone. b. (in metaphysical systems such as those of Plato or Kant) denoting that metaphysical realm which is accessible to the intellect as opposed to the world of mere phenomena accessible to the senses. Collins English Dictionary.
Intelligible Sentence Examples. Their action is intelligible enough. Another friend, who is as familiar with French as with English, finds her French much more intelligible than her English.
INTELLIGIBLE definition: able to be understood. Learn more.