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visual

[ vizh-oo-uhl ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to seeing or sight:

    a visual image.

  2. used in seeing:

    the visual sense.

  3. perceptible by the sense of sight; visible:

    a visual beauty.

  4. perceptible by the mind; of the nature of a mental vision:

    a visual impression captured in a line of verse.



noun

  1. Usually visuals.
    1. the picture elements, as distinguished from the sound elements, in films, television, etc.
    2. photographs, slides, films, charts, or other visual materials, especially as used for illustration or promotion. Compare audio, video.
  2. a rough, preliminary sketch of an advertising layout, showing possible arrangements of material. Compare comprehensive ( def 5 ).
  3. any item or element depending on the sense of sight.

visual

/ -zjʊ-; ˈvɪʒʊəl /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, done by, or used in seeing

    visual steering

    visual powers

  2. another word for optical
  3. capable of being seen; visible
  4. of, occurring as, or induced by a mental image
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a sketch to show the proposed layout of an advertisement, as in a newspaper
  2. often plural a photograph, film, or other display material
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ԴDz·u· adjective
  • ܲ·u· adjective noun
  • p·u· adjective
  • p·u··ly adverb
  • ܲ·u· adjective
  • ܲ·u··ly adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of visual1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Late Latin ī, from ī() “sight” (noun use of past participle of ŧ “to see”) + - -al 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of visual1

C15: from Late Latin ī, from Latin īܲ sight, from ŧ to see
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There will be a few other moments of visual awe — say, a limousine standing on its nose — but only that one shot aspires to beauty.

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The photographer, who lives in Harrogate, says she visited the country for sakura season and has spotted visual similarities in her local park.

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However, the report also stressed the importance of considering both cost and "non-cost factors", such as visual and environmental impacts, pointing out that underground cables had lower visual impact than overhead lines.

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Contemporary arts space Golden Thread Gallery in Belfast features two large galleries, a community participation and engagement hub, and Northern Ireland's first visual art library and archive.

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Along with the greater use of visual aids, the key to successful sessions, explains Grace, was the ability to demonstrate and emphasise exercises.

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