Legible

Legible

Adjective · /ˈledʒ.ɪ.bəl/

Definition

(Of handwriting or print) clear enough to be read; able to be deciphered; readable. Also extended to describe any visual communication that can be interpreted with ease.

Origin

From Late Latin legibilis (readable), from Latin legere (to read). The same root gives lecture, legend, legible, eligible, select, collect, and intellect — all ultimately from the PIE root *leg- meaning to gather or to pick. Used in English from the 15th century.