Visible or Visiable
Learn why “Visible” is correct and why adding an extra “i” is incorrect.
Visiable
Incorrect spelling - “Visiable” is a misspelling caused by adding an unnecessary extra vowel.
"Visiable" is a common misspelling of "Visible". Always use "Visible" when referring to the correct word.
Visible
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Visible” means able to be seen.
Definition of Visible
"Visible": “Visible” means able to be seen.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Visible
- • seeable
- • noticeable
- • observable
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The moon is clearly visible.
"Correct:" Your progress is visible.
"Correct:" The sign is not visible from here.
"Correct:" Dust was barely visible.
"Incorrect:" The moon is clearly visiable.
"Incorrect:" Your progress is visiable.
"Incorrect:" The sign is visiable.
"Incorrect:" Dust was visiable.
Notes:
- • Only one ‘i’ after vis.
- • Think: vision → visible (same pattern).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Visible.
Q: Why not visiable?
A: English does not add the extra ‘i’ here.
Q: Meaning?
A: Able to be seen.
Q: Trick?
A: Vision → visible (same root).
Summary
“Visible” is correct; “visiable” is always an incorrect extra-vowel form.