Pronunciations (3)
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/ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/
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/ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/
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ˈvɪzəb(ə)l
Adjective
Able to be seen.
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When the sun rises, the world becomes visible.
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It cannot be denied it [the chameleon] is (if not the moſt of any) a very abſtemious animall, and ſuch as by reaſon of its frigidity, paucity of bloud, and latitancy in the winter (about which time the obſervations are often made) will long ſubſist without a viſible ſuſtentation.
Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness, the consciousness dawning upon him that his eccentricity was not receiving the ovation it merited.
Earless ghost swift moths become “invisible” to echolocating bats by forming mating clusters close[…]above vegetation and effectively blending into the clutter of echoes that the bat receives from the leaves and stems around them. Many insects probably use this strategy, which is a close analogy to crypsis in the visible world—camouflage and other methods for blending into one’s visual background.
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.
Adjective
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
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a visible object
visible stars
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mountains visible in the distance
a visible change of expression
visible files
obvious to the eye
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a visible change of expression
present and easily available
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a visible supply
visible resources