intelligibly
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4.9
- adverb
- /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəblɪ/
- Formal
:
inteligiblemente
- Indeed, how could one speak intelligibly of the world having any "ills" at all?
- speak intelligibly
Examples
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We, students, teachers, and administrators, should always try to speak intelligibly.
Academic text (1993) -
But then your inability to write coherently and intelligibly makes it difficult.
Blog text (8) -
"The language of the body continues to speak intelligibly to us; history has left us that much.
Academic text (1994) -
If he gets into that bureaucratic maze, he will never be able to speak intelligibly about faith.
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The teacher explained the concept intelligibly, making it easy for the students to understand.
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She gave her presentation intelligibly, ensuring that everyone in the audience could follow along.
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If you speak intelligibly, people will find it easier to grasp your ideas.
Synonyms
881
1.0
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand
146
3.9
A person uses clear, direct words so there is no doubt
68
1.8
In a clear and obvious way that is easy to understand
9
5.5
Clearly so people understand it in only one way
5
3.9
In a clear way people can easily understand
5
3.9
In a clear, honest way without hiding anything
4
4.9
In a clear, fluent way that makes ideas easy to understand
1
4.0
In a clear, simple way that others can understand
1
3.4
In a way people can understand easily
In a clear, simple way that people can understand
Clearly so people can understand it
In a way that makes something easier to understand
Antonyms
How Clear
Surface Forms
Morphology
intelligibly = intelligible (transparent) = intelligible + ly
Standard adverb formation from the adjective 'intelligible' by adding the productive suffix '-ly'.
Etymology
Intelligibly comes from the Latin word intelligere, which means 'to understand', and it is related to the common words intelligent and intelligence. So, to speak intelligibly is to speak in a way that other people can 'understand'.