audio-visual — involving or using both hearing and sight, especially in teaching or entertainment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: involving or using both hearing and sight, especially in teaching or entertainment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːdioʊ ˈvɪʒuəl/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's audio-visual lesson was so engaging that even the sleepiest student stayed awake.
- Our company invested heavily in audio-visual technology for virtual meetings.
- The audio-visual system crashed right when the CEO was about to give his big presentation.
audio-visual
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɔːdioʊ ˈvɪʒuəl/]
involving or using both hearing and sight, especially in teaching or entertainment
a teacher points at a large screen displaying colorful images while speakers emit visible sound waves. Students wear headphones and watch the screen intently as both pictures and audio play together. The combination of what they see and hear creates an engaging learning experience. Multiple students nod and smile as they absorb information through both their eyes and ears simultaneously. learning that involves or uses both hearing and sight for teaching
Their daily ritual makes audio-visual learning mutual!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Audio-visual is a compound term derived from two Latin roots: 'audio' from audire (to hear) and 'visual' from videre (to see). The term emerged in the 20th century to describe media that combines both sound and visual elements.
Breakdown
audio- (from Latin audire, to hear) + visual (from Latin videre, to see). The compound integrates the Latin present stem aud- and the root vid-, with the latter modified to the adjectival form -ual to describe simultaneous auditory and visual perception.
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📝Examples
“The teacher's audio-visual lesson was so engaging that even the sleepiest student stayed awake.”
“Our company invested heavily in audio-visual technology for virtual meetings.”
“The audio-visual system crashed right when the CEO was about to give his big presentation.”
“Modern classrooms require advanced audio-visual equipment for effective learning.”
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