Main Entry: ¹vi·su·al

Pronunciation: \ˈvi-zhə-wəl, -zhəl; ˈvizh-wəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin visualis, from Latin visus sight, from vidēre to see

Date: 15th century

1 : of, relating to, or used in vision <visual organs>
2 : attained or maintained by sight <visual impressions>
3 : visible <visual objects>
4 : producing mental images : vivid
5 : done or executed by sight only <visual navigation>
6 : of, relating to, or employing visual aids

— vi·su·al·ly \ˈvi-zhə-wə-lē, -zhə-lē; ˈvizh-wə-lē\ adverb