invisible

in·vis·i·ble

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈvi-zə-bəl\

Definition of INVISIBLE

1

a : incapable by nature of being seen b : inaccessible to view : hidden

2

: imperceptible, inconspicuous

3

a : not appearing in published financial statements b : not reflected in statistics

— in·vis·i·bil·i·ty \-ˌvi-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— invisible noun

— in·vis·i·ble·ness \-ˈvi-zə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— in·vis·i·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INVISIBLE

1. a thriller about an invisible man
2. With the telescope we can see details of the planet's surface that are ordinarily invisible.
3. She feels as if her success is being blocked by an invisible barrier.
4. Homelessness is no longer an invisible problem for this city.

Origin of INVISIBLE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin invisibilis, from in- + visibilis visible

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to INVISIBLE

Synonyms: discreet, inconspicuous, unobtrusive, unnoticeable

Antonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, visible

Related Words: unnoticed, unremarked, unseen; impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible; faint, indistinct, obscure; concealed, hidden

Near Antonyms: arresting, eye-catching, showy, striking; flashy, loud, noisy; apparent, clear, discernible (also discernable), distinct, evident, manifest, obvious, patent, plain, prominent, unmistakable; blatant, flagrant, glaring, gross, screaming

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