Visible
Example: The change becomes visible over time
Definition
"Visible" describes something that can be seen or perceived by the eye. It refers to objects, changes, or effects that are noticeable or apparent without any special effort or tools, as in the phrase, 'The change becomes visible over time.'
Etymology
The word "visible" comes from the Latin verb 'videre,' meaning 'to see.' It entered English through Old French 'visible,' carrying the sense of something that can be seen. Did you know? The root 'vid-' is also the source of words like 'video' and 'evident,' all connected to sight.
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"Visible" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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