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Added 9 October 2026

visible

/ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/ adjective

In Latin: spectābilis, visibilis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about visible at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Capable of being seen; or open to easy view.
a visible object
Obvious to the eye.
a visible change of expression
Present and easily available.
the cash on hand is adequate for current needs

Origin

From Middle English visible, from Old French visible, from Late Latin visibilis (“that may be seen”), from Latin videre (“to see”), past participle visus; see vision. Displaced native Old English ġesewenlīċ.

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