late 14c., from Late Latin legibilis "that can be read, written plainly," from Latin legere "to read" (see lecture (n.)). Related: Legibly.

(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered; "legible handwriting" (legibility) discernability: distinctness that makes perception easy (legibility) a q [..]

adj. That may be read with ease.

Writing or printing that can be easily read or deciphered by the human eye, the opposite of illegible. Legibility is an important consideration in the design of printed material. Compare with readable [..]

Characteristic of copy having sufficient contrast with the paper on which it appears and determined by such features as typeface, size, leading, and quality of printing.

Referring to type having sufficient contrast with its background so readers can easily perceive the characters, as compared to readable.

refers to the ability to understand the order of a place and to find your way around in it.

Written or printed words clear enough to read.

Being clear enough to be read, readable, particularly for handwriting.