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vis¹ Definition

vis (vis)

noun pl. vi′·res′vī′rēz′

force; strength

Etymology: L

vis² Definition

vis

  1. visibility
  2. visible
  3. visual

Vis Definition

Vis

  1. Viscount
  2. Viscountess

vis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • crass: Basil Fawlty's crass remarks vis a vis Poland.

Noun used with modifier

  • remark: Basil Fawlty's crass remarks vis a vis Poland.
  • meter: The approach minima, even under IFR are 4500 meters vis and 1200 ' cloud base.
  • negotiation: Thus each participant was engaged in developing his or her negotiation skills vis a vis the other participants.
  • skill: Thus each participant was engaged in developing his or her negotiation skills vis a vis the other participants.