visible

The definition of visible is something that can be seen or noticed, or someone or something that is well-known or in the public eye.

(adjective)

When there are stains on your sweater that you can plainly see, these are an example of visible stains.
When a celebrity leads a public life, he is an example of a visible person.

See visible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be seen; perceptible by the eye
that can be perceived or observed; apparent: no visible improvement
on hand or available: visible resources
so constructed as to bring to view parts or elements that are normally not perceptible

Origin: OFr < L visibilis < visus: see vision

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See visible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Possible to see; perceptible to the eye: a visible object.
a. Obvious to the eye: a visible change of expression.
b. Being often in the public view; conspicuous.
Manifest; apparent: no visible solution to the problem.
On hand; available: a visible supply.
Constructed or designed to keep important parts in easily accessible view: a visible file.
Represented visually, as by symbols.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin vīsibilis

Origin: , from vīsus

Origin: , past participle of vidēre, to see; see vision

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