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visual

vi·su·al [ víoo əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of vision: relating to vision or sight

2. visible: able or intended to be seen by the eyes, especially as opposed to being registered by one of the other senses or by a machine
visual humor

3. perceptible by mind's eye: able to be perceived as a picture in the mind rather than as an abstract idea
a visual memory

4. done by sight only: describes direction-finding done by sight only and without the use of scientific instruments or equipment
visual navigation
made a visual landing



noun  (plural vi·su·als)
Definition:
 
1. communication 
Same as  visual aid


2. marketing piece of illustrative material: a photograph, picture, chart, or graph that displays information or promotional material in a way that appeals to the eye

[15th century. < late Latin visualis< Latin visus "sight" < past participle of videre "see"]

vi·su·al·ly adverb
vi·su·al·ness noun
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