visible
VIH-zihbl
Visible (adj) means Able to be seen. Example: “The mountain was clearly visible from their hotel balcony.”
adj
1
Able to be seen.
"Participants perceived strength training as improving many aspects of their physical and mental health. Many appreciated the visible improvements in muscular strength and body composition."
— Ashlyn Barry, Autistic Young Adults’ Experiences and Recommendations for Strength Training (2025)
"The mountain was clearly visible from their hotel balcony."
"His nervousness was visible even from the back of the room."
"Stars are hardly visible in the city because of the bright streetlights."
"When the sun rises, the world becomes visible."
How to use visible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCapable of being seen.
Common pairings
clearly visible
barely visible
visible to the naked eye
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more visible
- Superlative
- most visible
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Etymology
From Old French visible, from Late Latin visibilis, "able to be seen," from Latin videre, "to see."
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Rhymes for visible
Bible
edible
legible
audible
fungible
feasible
tangible
possible
flexible
gullible
sensible
terrible
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Frequently asked questions
What does “visible” mean?
The word “visible” means able to be seen. In plain terms, capable of being seen.
How do you pronounce “visible”?
“Visible” is pronounced VIH-zihbl (/ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “visible” in a sentence?
Here is “visible” used in a sentence: “The mountain was clearly visible from their hotel balcony.”
What is the opposite of “visible”?
The opposite of “visible” — its antonyms — are hidden and invisible.
What part of speech is “visible”?
“Visible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “visible” come from?
The word “visible” comes from Late Latin. From Old French visible, from Late Latin visibilis, "able to be seen," from Latin videre, "to see.".
Is “visible” a common word?
“Visible” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
Is it visible or visable?
Visible is the only correct spelling; visable is a common misspelling. The word ends in -ible, not -able, like possible and terrible. If in doubt, remember it comes from the same root as vision.
What is the difference between visible and visual?
Visible means able to be seen, describing whether something can be perceived by the eye, as in "the coast was visible from the plane." Visual means relating to sight or seeing, as in visual arts or visual aids. Something visible can be seen; something visual has to do with the sense of sight.
What is the difference between visible and apparent?
Visible strictly means able to be seen with the eyes. Apparent can mean clearly seen or understood, but it also means seeming, which allows for the possibility of being untrue, as in "his apparent calm." Use visible for physical sight and apparent when something is evident or merely seems to be the case.
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