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Definition of readableness

readableness

/ˈriːdəbəlnəs/
read · a · ble · ness
Adverb:readably
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Adjective:readable
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readableness Lexical Profile

readableness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of written text being easy, clear, and engaging to read and understand.

Example

"The author revised the lengthy chapters to improve the overall readableness of the biography."

2

The quality of handwriting or print being clear enough to be deciphered visually.

Example

"Faded ink and water damage severely reduced the readableness of the nineteenth-century ledger."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, 'readability' is vastly preferred over 'readableness', especially in technical, educational, and typographical contexts.

• Rhymes for readableness

• Nearby Words

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readability
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readably
readapt
readd

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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