intelligible Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite capable of being apprehended or understood
    graspable; understandable; perceivable; apprehensible.
  2. adjective well articulated or enunciated, and loud enough to be heard distinctly
    • intelligible pronunciation

WordNet

In*tel"li*gi*ble
Etymology
L. intellegibilis: cf. F. intelligible. See Intelligent.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913