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audiovisual

or au·di·o-vis·u·al

[ aw-dee-oh-vizh-oo-uh l ]
/ ˌɔ di oʊˈvɪʒ u əl /
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adjective

of, pertaining to, involving, or directed at both hearing and sight: audiovisual facilities; audiovisual techniques.

noun

Usually audiovisuals. audiovisual aids.

Words related to audiovisual

auditory, visual, sensual, tactile, sonic, neurological, neural, olfactory, aural, sensational, acoustic, audible, auricular, clear, discernible, distinct, ocular, perceptible, plain, receptive

Words nearby audiovisual

audiometry, audion, audiophile, audiotape, audiotypist, audiovisual, audiovisual aids, audiphone, audit, audit bureau of circulation, audit trail

Origin of audiovisual

First recorded in 1935–40; audio- + visual

OTHER WORDS FROM audiovisual

au·di·o·vis·u·al·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for audiovisual

audiovisual
/ (ˌɔːdɪəʊˈvɪzjʊəl, -ʒʊəl) /

adjective

(esp of teaching aids) involving or directed at both hearing and sightthe language class had new audiovisual equipment

Derived forms of audiovisual

audiovisually, adverb
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Medical definitions for audiovisual

audiovisual

adj.

Both audible and visible.
Of or relating to materials, such as films and videotapes, that present information in audible and pictorial form.
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