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| vi·su·al [ víoo əl ] |
adjective |
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1. of vision: relating to vision or sight
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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
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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
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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
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noun (plural vi·su·als) |
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1. communication Same as visual aid
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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
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| [15th century. < late Latin visualis< Latin visus "sight" < past participle of videre "see"] |
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 vi·su·al·ly adverb |
 vi·su·al·ness noun |
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