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legible

adjective
 
 
/ˈledʒ.ɪ.bl̩/

Definition

describes writing or print that can be read easily: Her handwriting is barely legible. → Opposite illegibleDescribing handwriting and print legibly
 
 
/-bli/ adverb
Describing handwriting and print
(Definition of legible adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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