invisible

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  • enPR: ĭn-vĭz'ə-bəl, IPA: /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/, SAMPA: /Inv"Iz@b(@)l/
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[edit] Adjective

invisible (not comparable)

  1. (physics, optics) Unable to be seen; not visible.
    1. (science fiction, fantasy, religion, mythology) That is perfectly transparent, thus neither reflects nor absorbs light.
    2. That cannot be seen due to the lack of instruments, such as a microscope or telescope.
    3. (technology) That cannot be perceived by radar or other method of detection.
    4. Out of the field of vision of a person.
    5. Covered by another object.
    6. In the dark.
    7. That is perfectly camouflaged.
    8. (technology) That has undergone chroma keying or other technological means to not be seen on-screen.
    9. (Internet) Apparently, but not actually, offline.
      I went invisible so that my ex-girlfriend wouldn't send me instant messages.
  2. (psychology) That is ignored by a person.

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not visible

[edit] Catalan

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invisible m. and f. (plural invisibles)

  1. invisible

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[edit] Galician

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invisible m. and f. (plural invisibles)

  1. invisible

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[edit] Spanish

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invisible m. and f. (plural invisibles)

  1. invisible

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