vis·i·ble
ˈvi-zə-bəl 
1
a
: capable of being seen
stars visible to the naked eye
b
: situated in the region of the electromagnetic spectrum perceptible to human vision
visible light
—used of radiation having a wavelength between about 400 nanometers and 700 nanometers
2
a
: exposed to view
the visible horizon
b(1)
: conspicuous
has played a highly visible role in the negotiations
(2)
: well-known
a highly visible politician
3
: capable of being discovered or perceived : recognizable
no visible means of support
4
: accessible sense 2
visible resources
5
: devised to keep a particular part or item always in full view or readily seen or referred to
a visible index
visibleness
noun
plural visibles
: a visible person or thing : someone or something that can be seen or perceived
He achieved important results in both these endeavors, which, being visible, have received ample notice as the visibles of history usually do …—
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Examples of visible in a Sentence
Adjective
The ship was not visible through the fog.
The ship was barely visible.
The patient showed no visible symptoms.
There was a visible change in his mood.
They played a highly visible role in the negotiations.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Behind the wheel, with a barely visible road ahead of him, Stiller sings softly at first and then dramatically, pointing and shaking his head.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Instead, the most visible use of AI in many countries was to create memes and content whose artificial origins weren't disguised.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
The spoons were sold in three- and four-packs as a five-piece set and the products have date codes of 2024-01 for the three-packs and 2023-12 to 2024-05 for the four-packs, all visible on the back of the spoons.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
While physical appearance often feels like the most visible marker of attractiveness, this study reminds us that what truly captivates others comes from within.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Behind the wheel, with a barely visible road ahead of him, Stiller sings softly at first and then dramatically, pointing and shaking his head.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Instead, the most visible use of AI in many countries was to create memes and content whose artificial origins weren't disguised.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
The spoons were sold in three- and four-packs as a five-piece set and the products have date codes of 2024-01 for the three-packs and 2023-12 to 2024-05 for the four-packs, all visible on the back of the spoons.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visible. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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visible
adjective
vis·i·ble
ˈviz-ə-bəl
1
: capable of being seen
stars visible to the naked eye
2
: easily seen or understood : obvious
no visible means of support
Medical Definition
visible
adjective
vis·i·ble
ˈviz-ə-bəl
1
: capable of being seen : perceptible to vision
particulates visible to the naked eye
2
: situated in the visible spectrum
visible light
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