Intelligibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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intelligibly

 

[ ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

spoken communication

In a way that is able to be easily understood and clear.

Synonyms

articulately, clearly, coherently, understandably

Examples of usage

  • She explained the complex concept intelligibly.
  • The instructions were written intelligibly for all users.
  • The teacher spoke slowly and intelligibly so that all students could follow along.
Context #2 | Adverb

writing

In a clear and coherent manner, easy to comprehend.

Synonyms

clearly, concisely, perspicuously

Examples of usage

  • The author presented the information intelligibly in the textbook.
  • The legal document was drafted intelligibly for the layperson to understand.

Translations

Translations of the word "intelligibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inteligivelmente

🇮🇳 साफ़-साफ़

🇩🇪 verständlich

🇮🇩 dengan jelas

🇺🇦 зрозуміло

🇵🇱 zrozumiale

🇯🇵 わかりやすく

🇫🇷 intelligiblement

🇪🇸 inteligiblemente

🇹🇷 anlaşılır bir şekilde

🇰🇷 명확하게

🇸🇦 بوضوح

🇨🇿 srozumitelně

🇸🇰 zrozumiteľne

🇨🇳 清楚地

🇸🇮 razumljivo

🇮🇸 skiljanlega

🇰🇿 түсінікті

🇬🇪 გასაგებად

🇦🇿 anlaşılan şəkildə

🇲🇽 inteligiblemente

Etymology

The adverb 'intelligibly' is derived from the adjective 'intelligible,' which comes from the Latin word 'intelligibilis,' meaning 'understandable.' The word has been used in English since the late 16th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,685, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.