Legibility: meaning, definitions and examples
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legibility
[ หlษdสษหbษชlษชti ]
readability
Legibility refers to the ease with which text can be read and understood. It is often determined by factors such as font style, font size, spacing, and contrast between the text and its background. High legibility is essential in documents, signage, and any written communication to ensure clarity and comprehension.
Synonyms
clarity, readability, understandability.
Examples of usage
- The legibility of the text improved with a larger font size.
- Good legibility is crucial for road signs.
- The designer focused on legibility to enhance user experience.
- Poor legibility can lead to misunderstandings.
Translations
Translations of the word "legibility" in other languages:
๐ต๐น legibilidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเค เคจเฅเคฏเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Lesbarkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ keterbacaan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะฐะฑะตะปัะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ czytelnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฏ่ชญๆง
๐ซ๐ท lisibilitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ legibilidad
๐น๐ท okunabilirlik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ ์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุจููุฉ ุงููุฑุงุกุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ฤitelnost
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤitateฤพnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏ่ฏปๆง
๐ธ๐ฎ berljivost
๐ฎ๐ธ lesanleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพาัะปัะผะดัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแกแฃแแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oxunurluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ legibilidad
Etymology
The term 'legibility' originates from the Latin word 'legibilis', which means 'that can be read'. The root 'legere' translates to 'to read' in Latin. The word has evolved through Middle French 'lรฉgibilitรฉ' before entering the English language in the early 19th century. Initially, it was used to describe the clarity of handwriting and printing. As written communication evolved with the advent of typewriters and digital text, the concept of legibility expanded to include discussions on typography, graphic design, and even web design. In today's context, legibility remains a vital aspect in fields ranging from education, where legible materials enhance learning, to marketing, where clear messaging can significantly impact brand perception and consumer behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,565, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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