invisible

in-vis-i-ble · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Unable to be seen; not visible to the eye.

  2. 2.

    Concealed from sight; hidden.

  3. 3.

    (figurative) Ignored or not taken into account; treated as if not existing.

  4. 4.

    (economics) Relating to services rather than goods.

Phrases & expressions

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    invisible hand — Adam Smith's concept of market self-regulation
  • •
    invisible ink — ink that is invisible until treated with heat or chemicals
  • •
    become invisible — to avoid notice or attention

Related words

Antonyms: apparent, noticeable, obvious, visible
See also: hidden, invincible, visible
Synonyms: concealed, hidden, imperceptible, undetectable, unseen

Etymology

From Latin invisibilis ("unseen"), from in- ("not") + visibilis ("visible"), from videre ("to see").