Capable of being seen; in view; visible. rare after 17th cent.
Origin
Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin perspicabilis visible, remarkable, (also) shrewd, perspicacious from classical Latin perspicere to see through, look closely into, discern, perceive + -ābilis, after e.g. post-classical Latin conspicabilis (from classical Latin conspicārī beside conspicere).