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intelligibly

UK/ɪn'tɛlədʒəbli/US/in'telidʒәbli/
C2

Definitions

adv.

In a clear way that can be understood

清晰易懂地;明白地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
intelligiblebetween, among
+
-lychoose, pick, read, gather
=intelligibly

Adverb of intelligible (inter- 'between' + leg 'read/discern' + -ible = able to be read/understood). 'In a way that can be understood.'

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Despite his accent, he spoke clearly and intelligibly.

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