1. Possible to see; perceptible to the eye: a visible object.2a. Obvious to the eye: a visible change of expression.b. 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.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Latin vsibilis, from vsus, past participle of vidre, to see. See vision.