Invisible: meaning, definitions and examples
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invisible
[ ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l ]
being unable to be seen
Not able to be seen; not visible to the eye. Something that is invisible cannot be seen, either because it is hidden or because it is not possible to see it.
Synonyms
camouflaged, concealed, hidden, unnoticeable, unseen
Examples of usage
- The invisible man sneaked into the room without anyone noticing.
- Air is invisible, but we can feel its presence.
- Magic tricks often involve making things appear invisible to the audience.
- She felt like an invisible person in the crowded room.
- The invisible ink revealed the secret message when heated.
Translations
Translations of the word "invisible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invisível
🇮🇳 अदृश्य
🇩🇪 unsichtbar
🇮🇩 tak terlihat
🇺🇦 невидимий
🇵🇱 niewidzialny
🇯🇵 見えない
🇫🇷 invisible
🇪🇸 invisible
🇹🇷 görünmez
🇰🇷 보이지 않는
🇸🇦 غير مرئي
🇨🇿 neviditelný
🇸🇰 neviditeľný
🇨🇳 看不见的
🇸🇮 neviden
🇮🇸 ósýnilegur
🇰🇿 көрінбейтін
🇬🇪 უხილავი
🇦🇿 görünməz
🇲🇽 invisible
Word origin
The word 'invisible' originated from the Latin word 'invisibilis', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'visibilis' (meaning 'visible'). The concept of invisibility has been a part of folklore and mythology for centuries, with stories of invisible beings and objects dating back to ancient times. In modern times, the idea of invisibility has been popularized in science fiction and fantasy literature, often associated with magic or advanced technology.
See also: visibly.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,648 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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