First Known Use: 15th century
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1visual
adjective vi·su·al \ˈvi-zhə-wəl, -zhəl; ˈvizh-wəl\
: relating to seeing or to the eyes
Full Definition of VISUAL
1
: of, relating to, or used in vision <visual organs>
2
: attained or maintained by sight <visual impressions>
3
: visible <visual objects>
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: producing mental images : vivid
5
: done or executed by sight only <visual navigation>
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: of, relating to, or employing visual aids
— vi·su·al·ly \ˈvi-zhə-wə-lē, -zhə-lē; ˈvizh-wə-lē\ adverb
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Origin of VISUAL
Middle English, from Late Latin visualis, from Latin visus sight, from vidēre to see
2visual
noun
: something you look at (such as a picture, chart, or film) that is used to make something more appealing or easier to understand
Full Definition of VISUAL
: something (as a graphic) that appeals to the sight and is used for effect or illustration —usually used in plural
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First Known Use of VISUAL
1938
Related to VISUAL
- Synonyms
- diagram, figure, graphic, plate, illustration
VISUAL Defined for Kids
visual
adjective vi·su·al \ˈvi-zhə-wəl\
Definition of VISUAL for Kids
1
: obtained by the use of sight <a visual impression>
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: of, relating to, or used in seeing <the visual organs>
3
: appealing to the sense of sight <Charts, drawings, and other visual aids can enhance a presentation.>
— vi·su·al·ly adverb <visually appealing>
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visual
adjective vi·su·al \ˈvizh-(ə-)wəl, ˈvizh-əl\
Medical Definition of VISUAL
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: of, relating to, or used in vision <visual organs>
2
: attained or maintained by sight <visual impressions>
—vi·su·al·ly \ˈvizh-(ə-)wə-lē, ˈvizh-(ə-)lē\ adverb
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