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invisibility

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˌvɪzəˈbɪɫəti// UK //ɪnvˌɪzəbˈɪlɪti// in·vis·i·bil·i·ty
Definition

n. the state of being impossible to see. It can also mean the ability to hide or stay out of sight.

n. the state of being unable to be seen; the quality of being hidden from view or notice.


SIMPLE

The new technology provides perfect invisibility for the soldiers.

CONTEXTUAL

The artist used a special paint to achieve the invisibility of the sculpture against the white wall.

COMPLEX

The concept of digital invisibility has become a significant concern for privacy advocates, as personal data is often collected without the user's explicit consent or awareness.

Origin

From Middle French invisibilité, from Latin invisibilitas.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated May 18, 2026