vis·i·ble
ˈvi-zə-bəl 
1
a
: capable of being seen
stars visible to the naked eye
b
: situated in the region of the electromagnetic spectrum perceptible to human vision
visible light
—used of radiation having a wavelength between about 400 nanometers and 700 nanometers
2
a
: exposed to view
the visible horizon
b(1)
: conspicuous
has played a highly visible role in the negotiations
(2)
: well-known
a highly visible politician
3
: capable of being discovered or perceived : recognizable
no visible means of support
4
: accessible sense 2
visible resources
5
: devised to keep a particular part or item always in full view or readily seen or referred to
a visible index
visibleness
noun
plural visibles
: a visible person or thing : someone or something that can be seen or perceived
He achieved important results in both these endeavors, which, being visible, have received ample notice as the visibles of history usually do …—
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Examples of visible in a Sentence
Adjective
The ship was not visible through the fog.
The ship was barely visible.
The patient showed no visible symptoms.
There was a visible change in his mood.
They played a highly visible role in the negotiations.
Recent Examples on the WebDonna Murray, Rn, Parents, 22 July 2024
Just below his left ear, in an area barely visible with his helmet on, is a rectangle with a bolt in the center.
—Nicki Jhabvala, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
And what's more, with just a thin seam visible at each connection point, the frame looks like it's made of one continuous piece of titanium ... from a distance, at least.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 22 July 2024
However, with Biden leaving office, and Duggan's political future in question, Detroit's needs will be in the hands of candidates with less visible links to the White House.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024
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Adjective
Not to mention, the swelling may go all the way up into your armpit and the veins on the surface of your breasts may become more visible, even sticking out.
—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 22 July 2024
Just below his left ear, in an area barely visible with his helmet on, is a rectangle with a bolt in the center.
—Nicki Jhabvala, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
And what's more, with just a thin seam visible at each connection point, the frame looks like it's made of one continuous piece of titanium ... from a distance, at least.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 22 July 2024
However, with Biden leaving office, and Duggan's political future in question, Detroit's needs will be in the hands of candidates with less visible links to the White House.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visible. Accessed 3 Aug. 2024.
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visible
adjective
vis·i·ble
ˈviz-ə-bəl
1
: capable of being seen
stars visible to the naked eye
2
: easily seen or understood : obvious
no visible means of support
Medical Definition
visible
adjective
vis·i·ble
ˈviz-ə-bəl
1
: capable of being seen : perceptible to vision
particulates visible to the naked eye
2
: situated in the visible spectrum
visible light
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