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Visual

Visual (/ˈvɪʒ.uː.əl/), from the Latin visus, meaning "sight", is a term that pertains to anything related to seeing or sight. It is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of concepts, from the physical act of seeing to the interpretation and understanding of what is seen.

Etymology

The term "visual" is derived from the Latin word visus, which means "sight". It is related to the Latin verb videre, which means "to see". This root is also the source of many other English words related to sight and seeing, such as "vision", "view", "visible", and "visit".

Related Terms

  • Visual Perception: The ability to interpret the surrounding environment by processing information contained in visible light.
  • Visual System: The sensory system that enables visual perception. It includes the eyes, the optic nerve, and the visual areas of the brain.
  • Visual Field: The total area that can be seen without moving the eyes.
  • Visual Acuity: The sharpness of vision, usually measured with a Snellen chart.
  • Visual Impairment: A decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means, such as glasses or medication.
  • Visual Arts: Art forms such as painting, drawing, and sculpture that are primarily visual in nature.

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