visible

American  

[viz-uh-buhl] / ˈvɪz ə bəl /

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.

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visible British  

/ 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

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noun

1. a visible item of trade; product

Other Word Forms

• nonvisible adjective
• nonvisibly adverb
• previsible adjective
• previsibly adverb
• unvisible adjective
• unvisibleness noun
• unvisibly adverb
• visibleness noun
• visibly adverb

Etymology

Origin of visible

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

Example Sentences

The galaxy contains large amounts of dust that block visible light, preventing telescopes like Keck from seeing deep into its interior.

From Science Daily

Frank was pictured holding the cup with an Arsenal badge clearly visible while he stood on the touchline at the Vitality Stadium.

From Barron's

Some highly visible CEOs, such as Elon Musk, now travel surrounded by a bevy of bodyguards.

From The Wall Street Journal

“EW is not as well understood by people, and it is not as visible or catchy as buying fighter planes or ships,” said Frank Kendall, who served as the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Members of the government appeared keen to show that the security forces were visible in communities, with the Interior Minister, Diosdado Cabello, posting a photo of himself on Monday night posing with armed police.

From BBC

Related Words

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