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Definition of visible

visible

/ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/
vis · i · ble
Adverb:visibly
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• adjective

1

Able to be seen; perceptible to the eye.

Example

"On a clear night, the distant mountain peaks are easily visible from the valley."

2

Readily noticed, apparent, or obvious to the mind or public attention.

Example

"There has been a visible improvement in team morale since the new schedule was introduced."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'visual', which means relating to the sense of sight (e.g., 'visual arts'), whereas 'visible' means capable of being seen (e.g., 'visible stars').

• Rhymes for visible

• Nearby Words

viseu
vishnu
visibility
visible
visibly
vision
visionary

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century via Old French from Latin visibilis ('that may be seen'), derived from videre ('to see').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Visible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/visible
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