adj. 1. Possible to see; perceptible to the eye: a visible object. 2. a. Obvious to the eye: a visible change of expression. b. Being often in the public view; conspicuous. 3. Manifest; apparent: no visible solution to the problem. 4. On hand; available: a visible supply. 5. Constructed or designed to keep important parts in easily accessible view: a visible file. 6. Represented visually, as by symbols. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin vīsibilis, from vīsus, past participle of vidēre, to see; see VISION.] visi·ble·ness n. visi·bly adv. |
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