Definition of VISIBLE

visible

Adjective

  • Able to be seen or perceived by the eye.
  • capable of being seen; or open to easy view
    • "a visible object"
    • "visible stars"
    • "mountains visible in the distance"
    • "a visible change of expression"
    • "visible files"

Adjective Satellite

  • obvious to the eye
    • "a visible change of expression"
  • present and easily available
    • "a visible supply"
    • "visible resources"

Adj

  • Able to be seen.

Examples

  • The path to victory was now clearly visible after her triple-word play.
  • When the sun rises, the world becomes visible.

Origin / Etymology

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.

Antonyms

invisible, hidden

Scrabble Score: 12

visible: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
visible: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
visible: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

visible: valid Words With Friends Word