01 a. Perceivable by the eye; capable of being seen; perceptible; in view; as, a visible star; the least spot is visible on white paper.
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Perceivable by the eye; capable of being seen; perceptible; in view; as, a visible star; the least spot is visible on white paper.“Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.” — Bk. of Com. Prayer.“Virtue made visible in outward grace.” — Young.
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Noticeable; apparent; open; conspicuous.“The factions at court were greater, or more visible, than before.” — Clarendon.
Phrases & compounds
Visible church —
the apparent church of Christ on earth; the whole body of professed believers in Christ, as contradistinguished from the invisible, or real, church, consisting of sanctified persons.