intelligible

/ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbəl/

intelligible

English Adj
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Definition

Capable of being understood; clear to the mind.

Etymology

From Middle French intelligible, from Old French, from Latin intelligibilis.

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.”"
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