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visible

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈvɪzəbəɫ// UK //vˈɪzəbəl// vis·i·ble Academic General-service

adj. easy to see or notice. You use this when something is not hidden and your eyes can find it clearly.

adj. perceivable by the eye; capable of being seen. Often used to describe physical objects or noticeable changes in data and behavior.


SIMPLE

The stars are clearly visible on a cloudless night.

CONTEXTUAL

The mountain peak remained visible through the morning mist, providing a useful landmark for the hikers.

COMPLEX

While the immediate effects of the policy were visible in the quarterly reports, the long-term social consequences remained obscured by a lack of longitudinal data.

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Origin

From Middle English visible, from Old French visible, from Late Latin visibilis (“that may be seen”), from Latin videre (“to see”), past participle visus; see vision. Displaced native Old English ġesewenlīċ.

Usage

Commonly modified by adverbs of degree such as 'clearly', 'barely', or 'highly'.

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