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November 05, 2021 Word of the Day

visible /ˈvɪzəbəl/ adjective
visible
/ˈvɪzəbəl/
adjective

[more visible; most visible]

The top of the building was not visible because of the fog.
The top of the building was not visible because of the fog.
Definition of VISIBLE

1 : able to be seen

  • The ship was not visible through the fog.

  • The ship was barely/clearly visible.

  • The patient showed no visible symptoms.

  • stars visible to the naked eye [=able to be seen without special equipment]

2 : easily seen or understood : obvious

  • There was a visible change in his mood.

  • She has no visible means of support. [=she had no obvious source of money, such as a job]

3 : known to or noticed by the public

  • They played a highly visible role in the negotiations.

  • a highly visible politician

visibly /ˈvɪzəbli/ adverb

  • He was visibly upset/excited.

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