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Invisibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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invisibility

 

[ ɪnˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ability to be unseen

Invisibility is the state of an object or person being invisible or undetectable by others. It is often associated with fantasy or science fiction, where characters possess the ability to become invisible through magical means or advanced technology.

Synonyms

hidden, undetectable, unseen

Examples of usage

  • The cloak of invisibility allowed Harry Potter to move about Hogwarts unseen.
  • The superhero's power of invisibility made him a valuable asset in covert operations.
Context #2 | Noun

quality of being unnoticed

Invisibility can also refer to the quality of being unnoticed or ignored. In social situations, someone may feel invisible if they are consistently overlooked or ignored by others.

Synonyms

ignored, overlooked, unnoticed

Examples of usage

  • She felt a sense of invisibility at the party, as no one seemed to acknowledge her presence.
  • The issue of homelessness often suffers from invisibility, as many people choose to ignore or not address the problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "invisibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invisibilidade

🇮🇳 अदृश्यता

🇩🇪 Unsichtbarkeit

🇮🇩 ketidaknampakan

🇺🇦 невидимість

🇵🇱 niewidzialność

🇯🇵 透明性

🇫🇷 invisibilité

🇪🇸 invisibilidad

🇹🇷 görünmezlik

🇰🇷 투명성

🇸🇦 خَفَاء

🇨🇿 neviditelnost

🇸🇰 neviditeľnosť

🇨🇳 隐形

🇸🇮 nevidnost

🇮🇸 ósýnileiki

🇰🇿 көрінбейтіндік

🇬🇪 უხილავი

🇦🇿 görünməzlik

🇲🇽 invisibilidad

Etymology

The concept of invisibility has been a popular theme in mythology, folklore, and literature for centuries. Stories of invisible beings or objects can be found in various cultures around the world. The idea of invisibility has captured the imaginations of people for its mysterious and magical qualities. In modern times, the idea of invisibility has been explored in science fiction and fantasy works, often as a superpower or advanced technology. The pursuit of invisibility has also been a topic of scientific research, with attempts to create invisibility cloaks using advanced materials and technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,971, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.