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Intelligible vs Recognisable - What's the difference?

intelligible | recognisable | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between intelligible and recognisable

is that intelligible is capable of being understood; clear to the mind while recognisable is able to be recognised.

intelligible

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Capable of being understood; clear to the mind.

    • Antonyms

    * (l)

    See also

    * legible ----

    recognisable

    English

    Alternative forms

    *recognizable (US)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Able to be recognised.

    • Derived terms

    *recognisability *recognisably