invisible
ihn-VIH-zuhbl
Invisible (adj) means not able to be seen, either because it is hidden or because it does not reflect light. Example: “The thin wire was almost invisible against the grey sky.”
adj
1
Not able to be seen, either because it is hidden or because it does not reflect light.
"The thin wire was almost invisible against the grey sky."
"Germs are invisible to the naked eye."
"She felt invisible in the crowded room, like no one noticed her."
2
Chat or messaging: appearing offline to others while still logged in.
"I go invisible on the app whenever I need to study quietly."
"Why are you invisible? I can see you were online a minute ago!"
"He set his status to invisible so no one would message him."
How to use invisible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that cannot be seen — either physically, or figuratively, like feeling ignored.
Common pairings
invisible to the eye
feel invisible
invisible ink
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Word forms
- Plural
- invisibles
- Third person singular
- invisibles
- Past tense
- invisibled
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Etymology
From Old French invisible, from Late Latin invisibilis, literally "not able to be seen" (in-, "not," + visibilis, "visible").
Synonyms
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imperceptible
undetectable
concealed
hidden
unnoticeable
disapparent
inapparent
inconspicuous
invis
inviso
nondisplayed
nonvisible
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Rhymes for invisible
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What does “invisible” mean?
The word “invisible” means not able to be seen, either because it is hidden or because it does not reflect light. In plain terms, something that cannot be seen — either physically, or figuratively, like feeling ignored.
How do you pronounce “invisible”?
“Invisible” is pronounced ihn-VIH-zuhbl (/ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “invisible” in a sentence?
Here is “invisible” used in a sentence: “Germs are invisible to the naked eye.”
What is another word for “invisible”?
Words with a similar meaning to “invisible” include disapparent, inapparent, inconspicuous, invis, inviso and nondisplayed.
What is the opposite of “invisible”?
The opposite of “invisible” — its antonyms — is visible.
What part of speech is “invisible”?
“Invisible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “invisible” come from?
The word “invisible” comes from Late Latin. From Old French invisible, from Late Latin invisibilis, literally "not able to be seen" (in-, "not," + visibilis, "visible").
Is “invisible” a common word?
“Invisible” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
Is it 'invisible' or 'unvisible'?
Invisible is the correct word; 'unvisible' is not standard English. The negative of visible is formed with the prefix in-, giving invisible, and the related noun is invisibility.
What is the difference between invisible and hidden?
Hidden means deliberately placed or kept out of sight, while invisible means not able to be seen at all, whether because something is concealed or because it does not reflect light. A key under a mat is hidden but not invisible; air is invisible without being hidden.
What is the difference between invisible and transparent?
Transparent describes something you can see through, like clear glass — the object itself is still visible. Invisible means the thing cannot be seen at all. A clean window is transparent; the air in a room is effectively invisible.
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