visual
visual definition
vis·ual (viz̸h′o̵̅o̅ əl)
adjective
- of, connected with, or used in seeing
- based on, designed for, or controlled by the use of sight visual flight rules
- that is or can be seen; visible
- of, having the nature of, or occurring as a mental image, or vision
- Optics optical
Etymology: ME < LL visualis < L visus, a sight: see vision
noun
- a film clip, still photograph, etc. as used in a documentary film, TV news broadcast, etc.
- the visual elements of a film, TV presentation, etc., as distinct from the accompanying sound
Related Forms:
- visually vis′u·ally adverb
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