# intelligible

/ˌɪnˈtɛɫədʒəbəɫ/ (US) · /ɪntˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/intelligible
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

easy to understand. You use this to describe words, writing, or ideas that are clear and not confusing.

For teachers: capable of being understood; clear and comprehensible. Often used to describe speech, writing, or logical arguments that lack ambiguity.

## Examples

- The instructions are clear and intelligible to everyone.
- After speaking for several hours, the professor's accent became less intelligible to the students.

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