illisible

French

Etymology

Originally inlisible, from in- +‎ lisible, first attested in 1671. The current form was first attested in 1778, and has overtaken the former in the 19th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i.li.zibl/, /il.li.zibl/
  • Audio (Nancy):(file)

Adjective

illisible (plural illisibles)

  1. unreadable; illegible
    Antonym: lisible

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