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invisibly

|in/vis/i/bly|

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/ɪnˈvɪzəbli/

(invisible)

not visible

Base FormNoun
invisibleinvisibility
Etymology
Etymology Information

'invisible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'invisibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'visibilis' meant 'visible.'

Historical Evolution

'invisibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'invisible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'invisible' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not visible,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that cannot be seen.

The magician moved invisibly across the stage.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40