visible

[ viz-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. that can be seen; perceptible to the eye:

   mountains visible in the distance.

   Synonyms: discernible

2. apparent; manifest; obvious:

   a man with no visible means of support.

   Synonyms: evident, discernible

3. being constantly or frequently in the public view; conspicuous:

   a visible political position.

4. noting or pertaining to a system of keeping records or information on cards or sheets in such a way that the desired reference can be brought instantly to view:

   a visible index.

5. Commerce.
   1. available or accessible; already existing, as goods in a warehouse or in transit as opposed to goods in production:

      visible supply.

   2. involving actual goods that have been recorded or accounted for:

      visible trade.

6. prepared or converted for visual presentation; represented visually.

visible

/ ˈvɪzɪbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being perceived by the eye
2. capable of being perceived by the mind; evident

   no visible dangers

3. available

   the visible resources

4. (of an index or file) using a flexible display system for the contents
5. of or relating to the balance of trade

   visible transactions

6. represented by visible symbols

noun

1. a visible item of trade; product

Derived Forms

• ˈvisibly, adverb
• ˈvisibleness, noun

Other Words From

• visi·ble·ness noun
• visi·bly adverb
• non·visi·ble adjective
• non·visi·bly adverb
• pre·visi·ble adjective
• pre·visi·bly adverb
• un·visi·ble adjective
• un·visi·ble·ness noun
• un·visi·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of visible¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Latin vīsibilis, from vīs(us) “seen” ( vision ) + -ibilis -ible

Word History and Origins

Origin of visible¹

C14: from Latin vīsibilis, from vidēre to see

Example Sentences

After being examined in the injury tent and going back to the locker room, Dobbins stood on the sideline during the second half without visible braces or supports.

From Los Angeles Times

Through the burned-out windows, the many shattered houses of their Lebanese neighbours are also visible.

From BBC

However, upon gastrointestinal mucus fluctuations caused by dietary changes or antibiotics, for example, the fungus becomes visible to the immune system by activating the production of a cytokine called IL-33.

From Science Daily

These thieves steal packages primarily from residences whose front doors are easily visible and within 25 feet of the street, according to the Better Business Bureau.

From Los Angeles Times

The Earth-size ovals, which are visible only at ultraviolet wavelengths, are embedded in layers of stratospheric haze that cap the planet's poles.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• clear
• conspicuous
• detectable
• discernible
• distinguishable
• evident
• noticeable
• obvious
• palpable
• striking
• unmistakable