noun
- Things that cannot be seen; entities or forces that exist but are not visible to the eye.
- In economics and trade, services and intangible goods (such as insurance, banking, or tourism) as opposed to physical products.
Usage: Usually plural; often used in philosophical, spiritual, or scientific contexts.
Usage: Technical/economic term; often used in international trade discussions.
Examples
- The physicist explained that invisibles like gravity and electromagnetic fields shape our universe.
- Many spiritual traditions believe in the existence of invisibles that influence human life.
- The country's economy relies heavily on invisibles such as financial services and tourism.
- In international trade statistics, invisibles include shipping, insurance, and consulting fees.
- The artist tried to capture the invisibles—emotions and thoughts—through abstract painting.
- Microorganisms are invisibles to the naked eye but visible under a microscope.