visual

Everyday

1. (adjective) To do with seeing or sight. tree →
2. (noun) A picture, chart or video used to show or explain something. tree →

In the lessons

In school: visual aids like diagrams and charts help explain ideas; in maths, drawing a bar model is a visual way to see a problem. In science: our visual sense uses our eyes. In art and media: visual effects in films.

Examples

• A diagram is a good visual aid for fractions. tree →
• The film had amazing visual effects. tree →
• Some people are visual learners and like pictures. tree →
• Use visuals in your presentation. tree →
• Owls have very sharp visual senses at night. tree →
• A bar chart gives a visual picture of the data. tree →

Note

Adverb: visually. «Visual impairment» means sight loss. Do not confuse with «visible» (able to be seen).