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Unreadable vs. Illegible
Unreadable
/ʌnˈriːdəbəl/Examples:
The ancient script appeared unreadable to even experts.Her handwriting was so poor, it seemed unreadable.Without glasses, the fine print was completely unreadable.
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Illegible
/ɪˈledʒəbəl/Examples:
The memo was nearly illegible due to poor handwriting.Rain smudged the ink, rendering the letter illegible.His scrawl made the final draft hopelessly illegible.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Unreadable often relates to content or quality, implying that something is too complex or poorly written to understand.
- Illegible specifically refers to handwriting or text that cannot be deciphered because of poor clarity or condition.
- Remember, if a books plot is confusing but clear to see, its unreadable, but if you cant make out the scribbles on a page, theyre illegible.
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