Definitions for visual
ˈvɪʒ u əlvis·ual

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. ocular, optic, optical, visualadjective

   relating to or using sight

   "ocular inspection"; "an optical illusion"; "visual powers"; "visual navigation"

2. ocular, visualadjective

   visible

   "be sure of it; give me the ocular proof"- Shakespeare; "a visual presentation"; "a visual image"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. visualnoun

   Any element of something that depends on sight.

2. visualnoun

   An image; a picture; a graphic.

3. visualnoun

   All the visual elements of a multi-media presentation or entertainment, usually in contrast with normal text or audio.

4. visualnoun

   A preliminary sketch.

5. visualadjective

   Related to or affecting the vision.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. visual

   The visual system comprises the sensory organ (the eye) and parts of the central nervous system (the retina containing photoreceptor cells, the optic nerve, the optic tract and the visual cortex) which gives organisms the sense of sight (the ability to detect and process visible light) as well as enabling the formation of several non-image photo response functions. It detects and interprets information from the optical spectrum perceptible to that species to "build a representation" of the surrounding environment. The visual system carries out a number of complex tasks, including the reception of light and the formation of monocular neural representations, colour vision, the neural mechanisms underlying stereopsis and assessment of distances to and between objects, the identification of a particular object of interest, motion perception, the analysis and integration of visual information, pattern recognition, accurate motor coordination under visual guidance, and more. The neuropsychological side of visual information processing is known as visual perception, an abnormality of which is called visual impairment, and a complete absence of which is called blindness. Non-image forming visual functions, independent of visual perception, include (among others) the pupillary light reflex and circadian photoentrainment. This article mostly describes the visual system of mammals, humans in particular, although other animals have similar visual systems (see bird vision, vision in fish, mollusc eye, and reptile vision).

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1. visual

   Visual refers to anything that can be perceived or experienced through the sense of sight. It involves the use of images, colors, shapes, and other visual elements to convey information, express ideas, or create an aesthetic impact. Visual can encompass a wide range of mediums and forms, including art, design, photography, film, graphics, and visual communication. It plays a crucial role in human perception and understanding of the world around us.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Visualadjective

   of or pertaining to sight; used in sight; serving as the instrument of seeing; as, the visual nerve

2. Visualadjective

   that can be seen; visible

3. Etymology: [L. visualis, from visus a seeing, sight: cf. F. visuel. See Vision.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Visual

   viz′ū-al, adj. belonging to vision or sight: visible: produced by sight: used in sight: used for seeing.—n. Visualisā′tion.—v.t. Vis′ualīse, to make visible or visual, externalise to the eye.—v.i. to call up a clear mental image.—ns. Vis′ualīser; Visual′ity.—adv. Vis′ually.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. visual

   Relating to or using sight.

   She was able to see the visual picture within her mind.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 5, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'visual' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2924

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'visual' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4725

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'visual' in Adjectives Frequency: #398

How to pronounce visual?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of visual in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of visual in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of visual in a Sentence

1. Martin Antony:

   In the dark, our visual sense vanishes, and we are unable to detect who or what is around us. We rely on our visual system to help protect us from harm, being scared of the dark is a prepared fear.

2. John Grierson:

   Of course Moana, being a visual account of events in the daily life of a Polynesian youth and his family, has documentary value.

3. David Berkowitz Chicago:

   Taming the matter is the basic thing for creating visual art.

4. Petra Stefankova:

   In popular terms visual art is just another form of social entrepreneurship and visual journalism that uses communication of emotional level. So let's be clever in what we converse about.

5. Scott Starrett:

   I think because they are natives to a much richer visual culture, they are more familiar with the relevance of visual culture.

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