Definition

In a manner that cannot be seen or noticed; not visible to the eye.

Example

The changes in the environment can sometimes happen invisibly, without us realizing it.

Conversation

I noticed that sometimes feelings can affect us invisibly.

That's true! You might not even realize it until later.

Yeah, it's interesting how emotions can linger invisibly without us knowing.

Exactly, and then they can suddenly come to the surface.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Invisibly → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "visibilis" (from Latin, meaning able to be seen) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "invisibly" means in a manner that cannot be seen or not able to be seen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') and 'able to be seen' ('visibilis') to remember that 'invisibly' means something that cannot be seen.

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