easy
Short sentences can improve readability for new readers.
What does Readability mean?
Readability means how easy writing is to read.
Dictionary definition
How easy or difficult a piece of writing is to read and understand.
Example sentences
Readability in a sentence
medium
The teacher checked the readability of the article before sharing it.
hard
Writers improve readability by choosing clear words, helpful headings, and smooth sentence flow.
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Practice 1
What does readability mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of readability.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to readability?
Clarity is close to readability in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Short sentences can improve ____ for new readers.
Readability best completes the sentence.
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Readability
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WordReadability.
Partnoun.
MeaningReadability means how easy writing is to read.
ExampleExample: Short sentences can improve readability for new readers.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ree · duh · bil · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- bil
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bil.
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Synonyms
Words like Readability
clarityUse for how easy something is to understand.
ease of readingUse for how simple text is to read.
understandabilityUse for how easy something is to understand.
Antonyms
Opposite words
confusionA contrast for text that is hard to follow.
difficultyA contrast for text that is hard to read.
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Word family
Readability word family
Base word
readability
adjective
readable
Easy to read.
adverb
readably
In a way that is easy to read.
noun
readabilities
Different measures or kinds of readability.
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