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vis·ual (viz̸h′o̵̅o̅ 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
  2. that is or can be seen; visible
  3. of, having the nature of, or occurring as a mental image, or vision
  4. 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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visual Synonyms

visual

modif.

seen, ocular, optic, beheld, optical, imaged, perceptible, viewed, of the eye, of the vision, visible; see also observed 1, obvious 1.


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visual Usage Examples

Possessives

  • game: In truth, the same could be said about the game's visuals.

Converse of object

  • create: The movement of the robots also controls live dynamic data from the outside of the city to create the visuals.

Adjective modifier

  • stunning: Stunning visuals & music & a lot of water combine in this playful and poetic production.

Modifies a noun

  • impairment: A far larger number acquire visual impairment in later life.

Modifying Another Word

  • purely: In these spaces the dramaturgical is prioritized over the purely visual in challenging and novel ways.
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visual quotes

There are two ways to teach mathematics.One is to take real pains toward creating understandingövisual aids, that sort of thing. The other is the old British style of teaching until you're blue in the face.

-Newman,James R

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