visual

¹vi·su·al

adj \ˈvi-zhə-wəl, -zhəl; ˈvizh-wəl\

Definition of VISUAL

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

Examples of VISUAL

1. color, shape, and other visual attributes
2. She appreciates the visual arts such as painting and film.
3. Maps are a visual tool for learning.

Origin of VISUAL

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

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to VISUAL

Synonyms: ocular, optic, optical

Antonyms: nonvisual

Related Words: seeing, sighted; focusing (also focussing)

Near Antonyms: disappeared, dissolved, evanesced, evaporated, melted, vanished, vaporized; imperceptible, indiscernible, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobservable; faint, inconspicuous, insignificant, slight, unobtrusive, vague; buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, latent, obscure, shrouded

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