adjective
visible
VIZ-uh-buhl/ˈvɪzəbl/
Able to be seen or clearly noticed.
The cup is clearly visible beneath the lamp.
Etymology
The root meaning “see” combines with an ending expressing capability. Something visible is available to sight: it can be seen, whether or not anyone is currently looking at it.
In context
they are hardly visible with the naked eye but in the upper part large individual grains may clearly be distinguished
More examples
- There was no visible damage to the case.
- Her relief was clearly visible.
- The path became visible as the fog lifted.
Forms
visible
visibility noun — the extent to which something can be seen
visibly adverb — in a way that can be seen
Similar words
- apparent
- Readily noticed or seeming to be true.
- observable
- Able to be detected by looking or measuring.