visual

visual [vizh′o͞o əl]

adj.

[ME < LL visualis < L visus, a sight: see VISION]

1.

a) of, connected with, or used in seeing

b) based on, designed for, or controlled by the use of sight [visual flight rules]

2. that is or can be seen; visible

3. of, having the nature of, or occurring as a mental image, or vision

4. Optics OPTICAL

n.

1. a film clip, still photograph, etc. as used in a documentary film, TV news broadcast, etc.

2. [pl.] the visual elements of a film, TV presentation, etc., as distinct from the accompanying sound

visually

adv.