Unreadability: meaning, definitions and examples
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unreadability
[ ʌnriːdəˈbɪlɪti ]
writing quality
Unreadability refers to the quality or state of being difficult or impossible to read. It often pertains to texts that are poorly written, have confusing structures, or use overly complex vocabulary that detracts from clarity and coherence.
Synonyms
confusion, incomprehensibility, obscurity
Examples of usage
- The unreadability of the manuscript frustrated many reviewers.
- John's essay suffered from such unreadability that the teacher barely understood his argument.
- Technical jargon contributed to the unreadability of the report.
Translations
Translations of the word "unreadability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ilegibilidade
🇮🇳 अविन्यास
🇩🇪 Unleserlichkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakbacaan
🇺🇦 недоступність для читання
🇵🇱 niedostępność do odczytania
🇯🇵 読みにくさ
🇫🇷 illisible
🇪🇸 ilegibilidad
🇹🇷 okunmazlık
🇰🇷 읽을 수 없음
🇸🇦 عدم القابلية للقراءة
🇨🇿 nečitelnost
🇸🇰 nečitateľnosť
🇨🇳 不可读性
🇸🇮 neberljivost
🇮🇸 ólesanleiki
🇰🇿 оқылмайтындық
🇬🇪 უხერხულობა
🇦🇿 oxunmazlıq
🇲🇽 ilegibilidad
Etymology
The term 'unreadability' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which signifies negation, combined with the word 'readability'. Readability itself comes from the verb 'read', which has Old English origins, derived from 'rǣdan', meaning 'to counsel, advise, or interpret'. The progression of the term follows a linguistic evolution where 'read' transitioned into 'readable', indicating the ease with which a text can be read or understood. The addition of the prefix 'un-' transforms 'readable' into 'unreadable', signifying the opposite quality. The formation of 'unreadability' likely occurred in the late 20th century as discussions about literacy and text quality gained prominence, particularly in educational contexts and publishing. This word encompasses various challenges in communication, highlighting the necessity for clarity in written language.