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intelligible way

[/ɪnˈtelɪdʒəbəl weɪ/]
noun phrasepl: intelligible ways
forma inteligível
1. A manner or method of communication or expression that is clear, understandable, and able to be comprehended by the intended audience
The professor explained the complex theory in an intelligible way that all students could understand.
O professor explicou a teoria complexa de forma inteligível que todos os alunos pudessem entender.
2. A mode of presentation that is lucid and free from obscurity or ambiguity
The instructions were written in an intelligible way, making it easy to follow.
As instruções foram escritas de forma inteligível, facilitando o seguimento.
Synonyms
clear mannerunderstandable waylucid mannercomprehensible waytransparent mode
Antonyms
unintelligible wayobscure mannerconfusing waycryptic manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma inteligível
most common usage
Portugal
forma inteligível
standard usage, may prefer 'de forma compreensível'
São Paulo
forma inteligível
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in plain English
in layman's terms
put simply
make oneself clear
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