visible
//ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l//
Forms
- Comparative
- more visible
- Superlative
- most visible
Definitions
1.Able to be seen.
- When the sun rises, the world becomes visible.
- Participants perceived strength training as improving many aspects of their physical and mental health. Many appreciated the visible improvements in muscular strength and body composition.
- Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness, the consciousness dawning upon him that his eccentricity was not receiving the ovation it merited.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2752
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
From Middle English visible, from Old French visible, from Late Latin visibilis (“that may be seen”), from Latin videre (“to see”), past participle visus; see vision.
Displaced native Old English ġesewenlīċ.