German word

visuell

Pronunciation

IPA/vizuˈɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivevisual

Example

Das ist ein visuelles Beispiel.

That is a visual example.

Illustration for visuell (visual)

More examples

Für komplexe Abläufe ist eine visuelle Anleitung oft hilfreicher.

For complex procedures, a visual guide is often more helpful.

Core concept

Information presented in a form that the eyes can take in, such as a diagram, color pattern, or shape.

Common phrases

  • visuelle Anleitung

    visual guide

  • visuelle Hilfsmittel

    visual aid

  • visuelle Erinnerung

    visual memory

Similar words

sichtbar: Existing in a form that can be seen and identified.
optisch: Connected with light, vision, or how something looks.
deutlich: Plainly visible and easy to distinguish.
anschaulich: Made clear through an easy-to-understand visual presentation.

Definition in German

Das Sehen betreffend; durch Bilder, Farben oder Formen wahrnehmbar.

Word origin

German borrowed visuell from the international learned vocabulary based on Latin visualis, meaning concerning sight.

Usage tips

  • Visuell is especially common in formal or technical phrases such as visuelle Wahrnehmung and visuelle Darstellung.

Other meanings

  • visuallyadverb

Opposites

  • auditivauditoryadjective
  • taktiltactileadjective

Related words

  • visualisierenvisualizeverb
  • Visualisierungvisualizationnoun
  • das Visuellethe visualnoun

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