seeable
Definition
Adjective: 1. Capable of being seen; perceptible by the eye: Describes something that is within the range of sight or can be observed. 2. Open to easy view; not hidden or concealed: Describes something that is presented or situated so as to be easily noticed or seen.
Usage
The word "seeable" is used to describe objects, changes, or phenomena that are within the visual field and can be perceived. It is synonymous with "visible" and is often used in contexts ranging from everyday observation to more formal descriptions.
Examples
- The damage to the wall was clearly seeable from the street.
- With the telescope, many more stars become seeable.
- There was a seeable improvement in her handwriting after practice.
- Keep your passport in a seeable but secure location.
Advanced Usage
- "Easily seeable": A reinforcing phrase emphasizing that something is very obvious or requires no effort to see.
- The exit signs must be easily seeable in case of an emergency.
- In technical or philosophical contexts, "seeable" can contrast with concepts like "knowable" or "believable," focusing strictly on visual perception.
- The theory deals with both the seeable effects and the underlying invisible forces.
Variants and Related Words
- Visible (adj): The most common synonym for "seeable"; often preferred in formal writing.
- Perceivable (adj): Capable of being perceived by any sense, not just sight.
- Discernible (adj): Capable of being seen or recognized, especially with some effort or careful observation.
- Observable (adj): Capable of being seen and noted; often used in scientific contexts.
Synonyms
Visible, perceptible, discernible, observable, in sight, in view.
Antonyms
Invisible, unseen, hidden, concealed, imperceptible.
Related Phrases
- Within sight / in view: Phrases indicating that something is currently seeable from a particular location.
- Keep the landmark within sight as you hike.
- Become visible / come into view: Phrases describing the moment something starts to be seeable.
- The ship became seeable on the horizon at dawn.
Adjective
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capable of being seen; or open to easy view
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a visible object
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visible stars
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mountains visible in the distance
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a visible change of expression
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visible files
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