adj
visual
VIH-zhoo-uhl
adj
1
Relating to sight, or able to be seen.
"The film relies heavily on visual storytelling rather than dialogue."
"There was no visual sign of damage to the car."
noun
1
An image, picture, or graphic used to support or illustrate something.
"The presentation needs a few more visuals to keep people engaged."
How to Use Visual
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with seeing, or a picture/graphic itself.
Common pairings
visual aid
visual effects
add some visuals
Word Forms
more visual comparative, visuals plural, most visual superlative
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Etymology
From Late Latin visualis, "of sight," from Latin visus, "sight" — from videre, "to see."