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illegibly

/ɪˈlɛdʒ.ə.bli/
il · leg · i · bly
Adjective:illegible
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is not clear enough to be read; in a way that is impossible or very difficult to decipher.

Example

"The doctor scribbled the prescription so illegibly that the pharmacist had to call the clinic for clarification."

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illegally
illegibility
illegible
illegibly
illegitimacy
illegitimate
illegitimately

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'illegible' (from Late Latin 'illegibilis', meaning 'not readable', from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'legere' meaning 'to read') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Illegibly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/illegibly
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