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- [viz-uh-buh l]
- /ˈvɪz ə bəl/
- /ˈvɪzəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [viz-uh-buh l]
- /ˈvɪz ə bəl/
Definitions of visible word
- adjective visible that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance. 1
- adjective visible apparent; manifest; obvious: a man with no visible means of support. 1
- adjective visible being constantly or frequently in the public view; conspicuous: a visible political position. 1
- adjective visible 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. 1
- adjective visible Commerce. available or accessible; already existing, as goods in a warehouse or in transit as opposed to goods in production: visible supply. involving actual goods that have been recorded or accounted for: visible trade. 1
- adjective visible prepared or converted for visual presentation; represented visually. 1
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Origin of visible
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin vīsibilis, equivalent to vīs(us) (see vision) + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Visible
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visible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
visible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for visible
adj visible
- discernible — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
- noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- striking — Military. describing a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to carry large payloads at high speeds and low altitudes and also to engage in air-to-air combat.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- unmistakable — not mistakable; clear; obvious.
Antonyms for visible
adj visible
- indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
- obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
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