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vis·i·ble

adjective \ˈvi-zə-bəl\

Definition of VISIBLE

1
a : capable of being seen <stars visible to the naked eye>
b : situated in the region of the electromagnetic spectrum perceptible to human vision <visible light> —used of radiation having a wavelength between about 400 nanometers and 700 nanometers
2
a : exposed to view <the visible horizon>
b (1) : conspicuous <has played a highly visible role in the negotiations>
(2) : well-known <a highly visible politician>
3
: capable of being discovered or perceived : recognizable <no visible means of support>
4
: accessible 4 <visible resources>
5
: devised to keep a particular part or item always in full view or readily seen or referred to <a visible index>
vis·i·ble·ness noun
vis·i·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of VISIBLE

  1. The ship was not visible through the fog.
  2. The ship was barely visible.
  3. The patient showed no visible symptoms.
  4. There was a visible change in his mood.
  5. They played a highly visible role in the negotiations.

Origin of VISIBLE

Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin visibilis, from visus, past participle of vidēre to see
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with VISIBLE

vis·i·ble

adjective \ˈviz-ə-bəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of VISIBLE

1
: capable of being seen : perceptible to vision <particulates visible to the naked eye>
2
: situated in the visible spectrum <visible light>

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