intervisibility

vis·i·bil·i·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [viz-uh-bil-i-tee]
- /ˌvɪz əˈbɪl ɪ ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [viz-uh-bil-i-tee]
- /ˌvɪz əˈbɪl ɪ ti/

Definitions of intervisibility word

noun intervisibility the state or fact of being visible. 1
noun intervisibility the relative ability to be seen under given conditions of distance, light, atmosphere, etc.: low visibility due to fog. 1
noun intervisibility Also called visual range. Meteorology. the distance at which a given standard object can be seen and identified with the unaided eye. 1
noun intervisibility the ability to give a relatively large range of unobstructed vision: a windshield with good visibility. 1
noun intervisibility Typography. legibility (def 2). 1
noun intervisibility The quality of being intervisible. 1

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Origin of intervisibility

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

1575-85; < Late Latin vīsibilitās, equivalent to Latin vīsibili(s) visible + -tās -ty2

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Parts of speech for Intervisibility

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Intervisibility

intervisibility popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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