Definition

The quality or state of being able to be seen or noticed.

Example

The visibility was poor during the storm, making it hard to drive safely.

Conversation

Did you notice the visibility was really poor during the storm last night?

Yeah, I could barely see anything outside.

It's crazy how quickly the weather can change and affect visibility.

For sure! I had to drive super slow because of it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Visibility → It is formed from "vis" (from Latin "videre", meaning to see) and "-ibility" (from Latin "-ibilis", meaning able to). The word "visibility" refers to the quality of being able to be seen or the degree to which something is visible.

Memory Tip

Think of 'seeing' ('vis') and 'being able' ('-ibility') — this helps you remember that visibility means the quality of being able to see something.

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