visible Definition
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
visible Related Forms
visible Synonyms
visible Usage Examples
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.
Browse dictionary entries near visible
- ‹ visibility
- ‹ Vishnu
- ‹ vise
- ‹ viscus
- ‹ Visct
- ‹ viscous
- ‹ viscounty
- ‹ Viscountess ne¤ e Langhorne
- ‹ viscountess
- ‹ viscountcy
- visible light ›
- visible light-emitting diode ›
- Visigoth ›
- vision ›
- visional ›
- visionary ›
- visit ›
- visitable ›
- visitant ›
- visitation ›

