Inteligible (en. Intelligible)

/inteliʒiˈble/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Refers to something that is clear and understandable.
The result of the research was intelligible to all attendees.
El resultado de la investigación fue inteligible para todos los asistentes.
Description of a message that is effectively communicated.
The teacher explained the topic in an intelligible way for his students.
El profesor explicó el tema de manera inteligible para sus estudiantes.
Something that offers no ambiguity in its interpretation.
The contract is completely intelligible and leaves no room for doubt.
El contrato es completamente inteligible y no deja lugar a dudas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'intelligibilis', which means 'comprehensible'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in an intelligible language
Use words and structures that are easy to understand.
en un lenguaje inteligible
make something intelligible
Explain or present something in such a way that it is clear and understandable.
hacer algo inteligible

Related Words

intelligible
That can be understood.
inteligible
unintelligible
That cannot be understood.
ininteligible

Slang Meanings

Refers to something being clear or easy to understand.
The instruction manual is super intelligible, I don't need help.
El manual de instrucciones es super inteligible, no necesito ayuda.
Describe an explanation that does not confuse.
Your answer was very intelligible; I understood it instantly.
Tu respuesta fue muy inteligible, lo entendí al instante.