readable
gb/ɹˈidəbəl/ us/ɹˈidəbəl/
B1
English
~ 2400
könnyen olvasható, jól olvasható, olvasmányos, olvasható, beolvasható, gépileg olvasható
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is readable
The novel is short and highly readable.
A regény rövid, és nagyon olvasmányos.
His handwriting is surprisingly readable for a doctor.
Orvos létére meglepően jól olvasható az írása.
The instructions are written in a clear, readable style.
The article was well-organized and very readable.
She prefers books that are both informative and readable.
Learner examples
This book is very readable.
Ez a könyv nagyon olvasmányos.
Your handwriting is readable.
Olvasható az írásod.
The story is easy and readable.
The letter was clear and readable.
The sign was big and readable.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'readable' with 'legible'. 'Readable' often refers to style or clarity of writing, while 'legible' is about physical clarity of letters or print.
Meaning
Easy to read and understand
Collocations
highly readable
|readable style
|readable text
|clear and readable
|make [something] readable
Synonyms
legible (Refers more to handwriting or print being physically clear to read, not style or content.)
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comprehensible (Focuses on being understandable, not necessarily enjoyable or well-written.)
Antonyms
illegible (Physically impossible or very hard to read due to poor handwriting or print quality.)
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incomprehensible (Difficult or impossible to understand due to poor clarity or complexity.)
Themes
daily life
|education
|media
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Easy to read and understand.
Clear and well-written so that it is easy to read and understand.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is readable by [someone/something]
The file is not readable by this program.
Ez a fájl ezzel a programmal nem olvasható.
Make sure the label is readable from a distance.
Ügyelj rá, hogy a címke távolról is olvasható legyen.
This document is easily readable on any device.
The text was barely readable after being scanned.
Data must be in a readable format for analysis.
Learner examples
The file is readable on my computer.
A fájl olvasható a számítógépemen.
The text is readable by the scanner.
A szöveg beolvasható a szkennerrel.
This book is readable for children.
The sign is readable from here.
The code is readable by the program.
Meaning
Able to be read by someone or something
Collocations
machine-readable
|readable file format
|readable data
|readable by humans
|digitally readable
Synonyms
interpretable (Often used in technical contexts meaning data can be understood by a system or person.)
Antonyms
unreadable (Not able to be read due to damage, encryption, or other issues.)
Themes
technology
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a form that people or computers can read.
In a form that can be read, either by a person or a machine.
Grammar
Dictionary form
readable
IPA
GB/ɹˈidəbəl/
US/ɹˈidəbəl/
Syllables & stress
read - able (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (read)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: readable
Word family
Related words
readability
noun C1
reread
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unreadable
adjective
Advanced or less common
readership
noun B2
Expressions
highly readable
1/hˈaɪli ɹˈidəbəl/
fixed phrase
Very easy and pleasant to read
Very easy and enjoyable to read and understand.
Examples
- Her latest novel is highly readable and entertaining.
- The report was highly readable thanks to its clear structure.
machine-readable
1/məʃˈin ɹˈidəbəl/
fixed phrase
technical
Able to be processed by a computer
In a form that a computer can read without help from people.
Examples
- All data must be in a machine-readable format.
- The barcode is machine-readable for quick scanning.