(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:28:44

In*tel"li*gi*ble (?), [L. intellegibilis: cf. F. intelligible. See Intelligent.]

Capable of being understood or comprehended; as, an intelligible account or description; intelligible pronunciation, writing, etc.

The intelligible forms of ancient poets. Coleridge.

Syn. -- Comprehensible; perspicuous; plain; clear.

 

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