vis

1 of 2

noun

ˈvis

plural vires ˈvī-ˌrēz

: force, power

vis

2 of 2

abbreviation

1

visibility; visible

2

visual

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin — more at vim

First Known Use

Noun

1650, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vis was in 1650

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“Vis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vis. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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Geographical Definition

Vis

geographical name

ˈvēs

island of Croatia in the Adriatic Sea that historically has been controlled by a succession of peoples

Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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