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vis·ual (viz̸ho̵̅o̅ əl)

adjective

    1. of, connected with, or used in seeing
    2. based on, designed for, or controlled by the use of sight visual flight rules
  1. that is or can be seen; visible
  2. of, having the nature of, or occurring as a mental image, or vision
  3. Optics optical

Etymology: ME < LL visualis < L visus, a sight: see vision

noun

  1. a film clip, still photograph, etc. as used in a documentary film, TV news broadcast, etc.
  2. the visual elements of a film, TV presentation, etc., as distinct from the accompanying sound

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