visible

vis·ible (viz′ə bəl)

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

Etymology: OFr < L visibilis < visus: see vision

vis′·ibly adverb

modif.

Preposition: on

radiograph: If megaoesophagus is not visible on plain radiographs a barium swallow should be performed as this significantly improves detection.
outside: Please make sure your contact address information is clearly visible on the outside of all packages you are sending to the Editorial Office.
screen: Track diagram, block instruments and lever frame visible on screen.

Preposition: in

sky: Only when the heavens are in the perfect position we have described does this really describe the situation visible in the sky itself.
distance: Fife is visible in the far distance, behind the Firth of Forth.
browser: Further in making applications Subscribers [ and Visitors /or websites in all respects are visible in all browsers and versions of these browsers.
photograph: The lake came almost up to the curtain wall on the side of the castle visible in the photograph.

Modifies a noun

presence: Also, the visible presence of the car acts as a deterrent.
wavelength: At visible wavelengths, however, dust has a greater effect on the light than the gas.
manifestation: It was the visible manifestation of His presence among His people.
flaw: Very good condition, No visible flaws or damage.
spectrum: A false color image is generated from the EDX maps by assigning the visible spectrum to a suitable band of X-ray energies.
sign: God preaches the gospel to us through these visible, tangible signs.

Used with adjective complement

become: The hills of the Lake District become visible on the right of the train in the far distance.
remain: Many sites have explicit policies about what sorts of material will remain visible on their sites.

Modifying Another Word

clearly: These three windows are now clearly visible from Princess Way.

Preposition: from

outside: A good quality alarm that is visible from the outside of the property will deter burglars.

Preposition: under

microscope: The ratio between them indicates changes in tumors that are not visible under the microscope.

Preposition: with

telescope: Here are the planets and some of their moons, all visible with a good telescope, some visible with the naked eye.

Preposition: for

mile: The Mill is no longer used, but it remains a landmark visible for miles around.

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