Visible: meaning, definitions and examples
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visible
[ ˈvɪzəb(ə)l ]
in the open
Able to be seen; not hidden, obscured, or invisible.
Synonyms
apparent, evident, noticeable, obvious
Examples of usage
- It was a clear day, and the mountain was visible in the distance.
- The stars were not visible due to the city lights.
- The writing on the sign was barely visible.
computing
A setting or option that can be seen or accessed by the user.
Synonyms
accessible, available, displayed
Examples of usage
- The visible options on the menu made it easy to navigate.
- Make sure the necessary buttons are visible on the screen.
Translations
Translations of the word "visible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 visível
🇮🇳 दृश्यमान
🇩🇪 sichtbar
🇮🇩 terlihat
🇺🇦 видимий
🇵🇱 widoczny
🇯🇵 見える
🇫🇷 visible
🇪🇸 visible
🇹🇷 görünür
🇰🇷 보이는
🇸🇦 مرئي
🇨🇿 viditelný
🇸🇰 viditeľný
🇨🇳 可见的
🇸🇮 viden
🇮🇸 sýnilegur
🇰🇿 көрінетін
🇬🇪 ხილული
🇦🇿 görünən
🇲🇽 visible
Word origin
The word 'visible' originated from the Latin word 'visibilis', which is derived from 'visus' meaning 'sight' or 'vision'. The concept of visibility has been crucial throughout history, from the importance of being visible in warfare to the visibility of celestial bodies in astronomy. The term has evolved to encompass not only physical visibility but also metaphorical and technological aspects.