English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

INVISIBLE or INVINCIBLE?

The line is ~invincible~ from a distance (nonstandard).
The line is *invisible* from a distance (standard).
If you describe something as invisible, you mean that it cannot be seen.

He has an ~invisible~ faith in the medicinal virtues of herbs (nonstandard).
He has an *invincible* faith in the medicinal virtues of herbs (standard).
If someone has an invincible belief or attitude, it cannot be changed. Also, If you describe an army or sports team as invincible, you believe that they cannot be defeated:
The Nigerian Army is *invincible* on land because they hide in the grass and become *invisible*. ✅
GAB

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  • Nice 👍 one sir
    More 🤟 wisdom ,knowledge be grant unto u sir
    Keep up the good 😊 work we are proud to call u our teacher
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