Seeable: meaning, definitions and examples
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seeable
[ ˈsiːəbəl ]
visibility
Capable of being seen; visible.
Synonyms
observable, perceivable, visible.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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seeable |
Used in informal or conversational scenarios to describe something that can be seen. Not commonly used in formal writing.
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visible |
The most common term, used in everyday language to describe something that can be seen without difficulty.
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observable |
Commonly used in scientific or academic contexts to describe something that can be observed through careful study or examination.
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perceivable |
Used in more formal or technical contexts to describe something that can be perceived by the senses or the mind. Often implies subtlety.
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Examples of usage
- It was a clear day, and the distant mountains were seeable in the horizon.
- The tiny insect was barely seeable without a magnifying glass.
understandable
Easy to understand or perceive.
Synonyms
apparent, perceivable, understandable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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seeable |
Use this word when referring to something that can be visually observed or noticed. It is a straightforward term without much emotional weight.
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understandable |
Use this word when referring to something that can be comprehended or made sense of, often used in relation to feelings, actions, or situations.
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perceivable |
Use this word when referring to something that can be detected using the senses or sense organs, often involving a degree of subtlety.
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apparent |
Use this word when you want to emphasize that something is obvious or clearly understood, often implying that it is easily noticed or recognized without much effort.
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Examples of usage
- The logic behind his argument was not seeable to most people.
- Her emotions were seeable in her eyes.
Translations
Translations of the word "seeable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 visível
🇮🇳 दृश्यमान
🇩🇪 sichtbar
🇮🇩 terlihat
🇺🇦 видимий
🇵🇱 widoczny
🇯🇵 見える (mieru)
🇫🇷 visible
🇪🇸 visible
🇹🇷 görünür
🇰🇷 보이는 (boineun)
🇸🇦 مرئي (mar'ī)
🇨🇿 viditelný
🇸🇰 viditeľný
🇨🇳 可见 (kějiàn)
🇸🇮 viden
🇮🇸 sýnilegur
🇰🇿 көрінетін (körinetin)
🇬🇪 ხილული (khiluli)
🇦🇿 görünən
🇲🇽 visible
Etymology
The word 'seeable' originates from the combination of the verb 'see' and the suffix '-able,' which means 'capable of.' It first appeared in the English language in the 19th century. The term emphasizes the ability to be seen or understood, highlighting the importance of visibility and clarity in communication and perception.
See also: foresee, foreseeing, foreseen, oversee, overseeing, overseer, see, seeing, seer, seesaw, seethe, unseeing.