intelligibility Meaning & Definition
What Does Intelligibility Mean?
As a noun, intelligibility means That which is intelligible; the degree to which something is intelligible. It can also mean The quality of recorded speech of every word being understandable.
Intelligibility at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪnˌtɛl.ə.d͡ʒəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | clearness, explicitness and lucidity |
| Antonyms | unintelligibility |
| Plural | intelligibilities |
Intelligibility Definition (Noun)
- That which is intelligible; the degree to which something is intelligible.
- The quality of recorded speech of every word being understandable.
Synonyms of Intelligibility
Intelligibility synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Intelligibility
Intelligibility in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
intelligibility (usually uncountable, plural intelligibilities)
Origin of Intelligibility
Learned borrowing from Latin intelligibilitās,[1] from intelligibilis (“intelligible”) + -tās (suffix forming abstract nouns).
Intelligibility Pronunciation
You say intelligibility as //ɪnˌtɛl.ə.d͡ʒəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Intelligibility
What part of speech is intelligibility?
Intelligibility is a noun.
What is another word for intelligibility?
Words with a similar meaning to intelligibility include clearness, explicitness and lucidity. See the full list of intelligibility synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of intelligibility?
The opposite of intelligibility is unintelligibility.
What is the plural of intelligibility?
The plural of intelligibility is intelligibilities.