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intelligible

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒɪb(ə)l/
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Definition of intelligible

adjective

  • able to be understood; comprehensible:use vocabulary that is intelligible to your audience a barely intelligible reply
  • Philosophy able to be understood only by the intellect, not by the senses.

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intelligibly

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English (also in the sense 'capable of understanding'): from Latin intelligibilis, from intelligere 'understand' (see intelligent)

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The ending of intelligible is spelled -ible.

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