English Words Starting With V

• visor

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈvaɪ.zə(r)/A stiff projection at the front of a hat, cap, or helmet, designed to shield the eyes from sun, rain, or impact.
• visser 't hooft

  nounVery Low
  /ˌvɪsərt ˈhəʊft/A proper noun, specifically a Dutch surname, often referring to a notable historical figure, Willem Visser 't Hooft, a key leader in the ecumenical movement.
• vista

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈvɪstə/A pleasing or impressive view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening such as an avenue of trees or buildings.
• vistadome

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˈvɪstəˌdəʊm/A train or bus carriage, or a similar structure, with a large glass dome or extensive panoramic windows, designed to offer passengers unobstructed views.
• vistula

  nounC1+
  /ˈvɪstjʊlə/A major river in Europe, flowing through Poland into the Baltic Sea.
• visual

  adjectivenounHigh
  /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/Relating to seeing or the sense of sight.
• visual acuity

  nounlow
  /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl əˈkjuː.ɪ.ti/The clarity or sharpness of vision, often measured by the ability to resolve fine detail.
• visual aid

  nounC1
  /ˌvɪʒ.u.əl ˈeɪd/A physical object, image, or device used to help explain, illustrate, or clarify information for an audience.
• visual aids

  plural-nounB2
  /ˌvɪʒ.u.əl ˈeɪdz/Materials such as pictures, charts, or videos used to help people understand or remember information, especially during teaching or presentations.
• visual album

  nounLow
  /ˌvɪʒ.u.əl ˈæl.bəm/A music album released alongside a coordinated film or collection of visual pieces, where the audio and visual components are conceived as a single, unified artistic work.
• visual angle

  nounC1
  /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl ˈæŋ.ɡl̩/The angle formed at the eye by lines drawn from the extremes of an object being viewed; a measure of how much of the visual field an object occupies, determining its apparent size.
• visual arts

  plural-nounC1
  /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl ɑːts/The collective term for art forms that create works that are primarily visual in nature, perceived through the sense of sight.
• visual binary

  nounC2
  /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl ˈbaɪ.nər.i/A pair of stars that appear close together in the sky when viewed through a telescope, distinguishable as separate entities.
• visual cortex

  nounC1/C2 (Technical/Advanced)
  /ˌvɪʒ.u.əl ˈkɔː.teks/The region of the cerebral cortex in the occipital lobe of the brain that receives and processes visual information from the eyes.
• visual display terminal

  nounC1
  /ˌvɪʒ.u.əl dɪˈspleɪ ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəl/A computer output device that presents information in a visual, typically text-based or graphical format on a screen.
• visual display unit

  nounLow
  /ˌvɪʒ.u.əl dɪˈspleɪ ˌjuː.nɪt/A piece of equipment, typically consisting of a screen, that displays information from a computer.
• visual effect

  nounC1
  /ˌvɪʒ.u.əl ɪˈfekt/An artificial image or alteration of moving images, created or enhanced using technical or digital means, for film, television, or video games.
• visual field

  nounC1
  /ˌvɪʒ.u.əl ˈfiːld/The entire area that can be seen by an eye when it is fixed on a central point.
• visual literacy

  nounC1
  /ˌvɪʒ.u.əl ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/The ability to interpret, negotiate, and make meaning from information presented in the form of an image or visual media.
• visual magnitude

  nounC1
  /ˌvɪʒ.u.əl ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tjuːd/The brightness of a celestial object (especially a star) as seen from Earth, measured on a logarithmic scale where lower numbers indicate brighter objects.

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