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visible

vi·sible

UK/ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/ US/ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ fairly common

adjective

1.

perceptible especially by the eye; or open to easy view

  • “a visible object”
  • “visible stars”
  • “mountains visible in the distance”
  • “a visible change of expression”
  • “visible files”
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2.

obvious to the eye

  • “a visible change of expression”
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3.

being often in the public eye

  • “a visible public figure”
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4.

present and easily available

  • “the cash on hand is adequate for current needs”
  • “emergency police were on hand in case of trouble”
  • “a visible supply”
  • “visible resources”
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Origin

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.

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