visual — relating to seeing or sight
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to seeing or sight
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪʒuəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother needs visual aids because she refuses to admit she needs glasses.
- The visual impact of the advertisement was so strong that people bought products they didn't even need.
- He's a visual learner, which explains why he drew diagrams of his lunch to remember what he ate.
visual
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvɪʒuəl/]
relating to seeing or sight
The architect's visual presentation made the entire project instantly clear to everyone.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'visus', the past participle of 'videre' (to see), visual originally denoted anything related to sight and perception. The term evolved to encompass all aspects of vision and visual representation, becoming essential terminology in modern design, film, and media industries.
Breakdown
vis- (Latin root meaning 'to see') + -ual (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to'), forming an adjective that describes anything pertaining to sight or vision.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother needs visual aids because she refuses to admit she needs glasses.”
“The visual impact of the advertisement was so strong that people bought products they didn't even need.”
“He's a visual learner, which explains why he drew diagrams of his lunch to remember what he ate.”
“The teacher used visual materials to help students understand complex scientific concepts.”
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