Seeable

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːəbəl/

Definitions of seeable

adjective able to be seen or visible

Example Sentences

A1 The big sign is very seeable from far away.

A2 The instructions on the package are seeable even without glasses.

B1 The landmarks in the city are easily seeable on a clear day.

B2 The writing on the whiteboard is seeable from all corners of the classroom.

C1 The details in the painting are seeable only upon close inspection.

C2 The fine print in the contract is barely seeable without a magnifying glass.

Examples of seeable in a Sentence

formal The details of the report are clearly seeable on the screen.

informal I don't see anything seeable in this messy room.

slang I can't see anything seeable in this dark room, it's a total mess.

figurative The truth of the matter is not always seeable at first glance.

Grammatical Forms of seeable

• past tense: saw
• plural: seeables
• comparative: more seeable
• superlative: most seeable
• present tense: see
• future tense: will see
• perfect tense: have seen
• continuous tense: is seeing
• singular: seeable
• positive degree: seeable
• infinitive: to see
• gerund: seeing
• participle: seen

Origin and Evolution of seeable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'seeable' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'seon' meaning 'to see'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'seeable' has retained its original meaning of being able to be seen or visible, with no significant changes in its usage or definition.