visible

vis·i·ble

adjective

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.

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.

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visible

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 of visible

Old French from Classical Latin visibilis from visus: see vision

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visible

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 of visible

Middle English from Old French from Latin vīsibilis from vīsus past participle of vidēre to see ; see vision .

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vis′i·ble·ness
noun

vis′i·bly
adverb

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Adjective

(comparative more visible, superlative most visible)

Able to be seen.
When the sun rises the world becomes visible.

Antonyms

invisible

Origin

From Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin visibilis (“that may be seen"), from Latin videre (“to see"), past participle visus; see vision.

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