Definition of visible

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vis·i·ble    (vz-bl) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Possible to see; perceptible to the eye: a visible object.
2. 1. Obvious to the eye: a visible change of expression.
   2. 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.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Latin vsibilis, from vsus, past participle of vidre, to see ; see vision

OTHER FORMS:
visi·ble·ness(Noun), visi·bly(Adverb)