readably
|read-a-bly|
/ˈriːdəbl/
(readable)
easy to read
Etymology
'readably' originates from Modern English, specifically formed from the adjective 'readable' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
'readable' developed from the verb 'read', which in Middle English appeared as 'reden' (from Old English 'r e6dan'), and eventually produced the adjective 'readable' and the adverb 'readably' in Modern English.
Initially related to the verb 'read' (originally 'to interpret or advise' in Old English), it came to mean 'able to be read' and later 'in a manner that is easy to read' for the adverb 'readably'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a readable manner; in a way that is easy to read or understand.
He formatted the report readably so colleagues could scan it quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/11/22 18:06