visible — able to be seen; in sight
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be seen; in sight
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪzəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My embarrassment was visible to everyone when I tripped in front of the whole class.
- The stain on his shirt was clearly visible during the job interview.
- The satellite is visible in the night sky without a telescope.
visible
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvɪzəbəl/]
able to be seen; in sight
The mountain became visible again as the thick fog slowly disappeared.
The rescue signal became visible from the helicopter high above the ocean. (VISION + able → something visible is ABLE to enter your VISION clearly)
Once the pattern became visible, the enemy’s movements became predictable and recognizable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'visibilis', derived from 'videre' meaning 'to see'. The word entered English through Old French and Middle English, maintaining its Latin root throughout its evolution.
Breakdown
vis- (from Latin videre, to see) + -ible (able to be, capable of) = visible (able to be seen)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My embarrassment was visible to everyone when I tripped in front of the whole class.”
“The stain on his shirt was clearly visible during the job interview.”
“The satellite is visible in the night sky without a telescope.”
“There was visible confusion on the students' faces after the math lesson.”
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