invisible

/ɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
adjective
  1. Not able to be seen; impossible to see with the eyes.
    • Some animals, like the chameleon, can become nearly invisible to predators.
    • The magician made the coin invisible with a quick wave of his hand.
    • The ink is invisible until you hold the paper over a heat source.
  2. Ignored or not noticed; treated as if not present or important.
    • Her hard work behind the scenes made her feel invisible to the management.
    • In large crowds, homeless people often feel invisible to those passing by.
    • Many volunteers do essential work but remain invisible to the public.
  3. Relating to trade or economic activity that does not involve physical goods, such as services or financial transactions.
    • Invisible trade includes things like insurance, shipping, and consulting fees.
    • The country's economy relies heavily on invisible exports like banking and tourism.
    • Economists study both visible goods and invisible services to measure total trade.
noun
  1. Something that cannot be seen, especially a spiritual or supernatural being.
    • The story tells of a hero who could communicate with the invisibles of the forest.
    • Some people claim to sense the presence of invisibles in old houses.
    • In many religions, believers worship an invisible who is all-powerful.