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Visual

/ˈvɪʒuːəl/ · adjective

Meaning

Related to or affecting the vision..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Related to or affecting the vision.
  2. (obsolete) That can be seen; visible.
  3. Any element of something that depends on sight.
  4. An image; a picture; a graphic.
  5. (in the plural) All the visual elements of a multimedia presentation or entertainment, usually in contrast with normal text or audio.
  6. (advertising) A preliminary sketch.
  7. (music) Any element of a show done by a marching band besides the marching and playing of instruments.

Example Sentences

Earless ghost swift moths become “invisible” to echolocating bats by forming mating clusters close[…]above vegetation and effectively blending into the clutter of echoes that the bat receives from the leaves and stems around them. Many insects probably use this strategy, which is a close analogy to crypsis in the visible world—camouflage and other methods for blending into one’s visual background.
It wasn't the first time I pulled an all-nighter, but normally I was coming off an acid trip and still seeing visuals dancing around in my head.
The visual where the trombone all threw their instruments into the air looked good.

Synonyms for visual

opticalopticvisibleocularseeable

Antonyms for visual

Related Words

opticalseeablevisibleopticoculareyesightvisionsightvisualizationvisioningviewvisibilityviewingaestheticviewerdisplayscenicpictorialimagegraphic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does visual mean?

Visual means Related to or affecting the vision..

What is a synonym for visual?

Common synonyms include optical, optic, visible, ocular.

What is the opposite of visual?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use visual in a sentence?

Earless ghost swift moths become “invisible” to echolocating bats by forming mating clusters close[…]above vegetation and effectively blending into the clutter of echoes that the bat receives from the leaves and stems around them. Many insects probably use this strategy, which is a close analogy to crypsis in the visible world—camouflage and other methods for blending into one’s visual background.

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