The difference between Legible and Readable

When used as adjectives, legible means being clear enough to be read, readable, particularly for handwriting, whereas readable means legible, possible to read or at least decipher.


check bellow for the other definitions of Legible and Readable

  1. Legible as an adjective:

    Being clear enough to be read, readable, particularly for handwriting.

  1. Readable as an adjective (of handwriting, print, etc):

    legible, possible to read or at least decipher

    Examples:

    "If that sign was still readable we'd know where we are!"

  2. Readable as an adjective:

    which can be read—i.e. accessed or played—by a certain technical type of device

    Examples:

    "No sale, those aren't readable with my DVD-player!"

  3. Readable as an adjective (of a book):

    enjoyable to read, of an acceptable stylistic quality or at least functionally composed

    Examples:

    "These assembly instructions aren't readable, I still don't have a clue how to start!"