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intervisibility

intervisibility

9.9
The ability of two places to see each other without anything blocking the view
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərˈvɪzəˌbɪlɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intervisibilidad
  • During the survey, we measured the intervisibility between the cliff and the valley to determine visibility for the proposed lookout.

Examples

  • Intervisibility lines are small, almost imperceptible undulations on the desert floor that can effectively conceal small forces and individual vehicles from being observed by other units at ground level.

    Academic text (2005)
  • In addition to the Snyder station mark at the high point, three aspects of sacred-mountain symbolism are visible: a symbolic tie to a Navajo toponym, intervisibilities with other sacred places, and evidence of ceremonial visits.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The microterrain, which includes wadis and dunes that create "intervisibility lines" in the landscape, is of little value in terms of concealing large, modern forces.

    Academic text (2005)
  • In telecommunications, the intervisibility between the two towers ensures a strong signal transmission.

  • The intervisibility of the two locations allows hikers to navigate easily between the peaks.

Synonyms

visibility
vsintervisibility
54 2.8

How easy it is to see things, for example in fog

focuses on whether two specific places can see each other without obstruction
visibleness
vsintervisibility
7.2

How easy it is to see something

refers specifically to mutual line of sight between two locations

How Visible

intervisibility
  • Specialized
9.9
visibility
54 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

intervisibility = visibility (transparent) = inter + visible + ity

The word is formed by straightforward prefixation of 'inter-' to the noun 'visibility', yielding 'visibility between points'.

Etymology

Intervisibility joins inter- ('between') and visible ('able to be seen'). So it means how well two places can see each other, like two radio towers on hills that need a clear view to send signals.