Visual

/ˈvɪʒuəl/ adjective

Definition

Visual relates to seeing or sight, especially things you can look at like images, diagrams, or scenes.

Etymology

From Late Latin “visualis,” meaning “of sight,” from Latin “visus,” meaning “sight,” from “vidēre,” meaning “to see.” It has always been tied to the sense of vision.

Kelly Says

Your brain is heavily wired for visual information—pictures and diagrams are often remembered better than words alone. That’s why visual design quietly controls how easy something is to understand or even whether you trust it.

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