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  1. Similar term to "visual" for audio? - English Language & Usage …

    Dec 17, 2014 · I'm looking for a term for audio in form of the word visual. Visual is defined as of or relating to the sense of sight What could you call the sense of hearing? Also, what do you call …

  2. etymology - Why aren't optical illusions called visual illusions ...

    Jul 18, 2015 · It seems to me that "optical" relates more to the mechanics of light and vision, whereas "visual" is a much broader term. For example, hallucinations are classed as "visual" …

  3. What is another word to describe the way an author creates a …

    Apr 7, 2015 · For example, we can say "Through a simile of grotesque, the author... visually ignites conjures an image creates an atmosphere comparable in ambience etc I am looking for …

  4. What is the meaning of “mantle” in this sentence?

    Nov 9, 2025 · In a visual novel written in American English, I have found the following passage, as a character is describing the contents of his room, which is themed around car racing …

  5. Vision Problem vs Visual Problem - English Language & Usage …

    Jan 13, 2016 · A visual problem also occurs (significantly less often), but might be misinterpreted as "a problem presented visually". Omitting the article is a "non-standard" feature of Indian …

  6. “Perfect pitch” equivalent for someone with a good visual sense

    Dec 20, 2015 · Visual spacial ability is the core skill. Just as you can hear the depth of a canyon by the pitch of the echo; so can you see the perpendicularity of a wall or the level of a line. To …

  7. Term for describing auditory memory similar to 'eidetic' (for visual ...

    Jan 14, 2021 · Is there a similar term for eidetic memory, but for sound? An eidetic memory is the ability to remember things in exact detail, as if you can see them in your mind: Cambridge The …

  8. Adjective for a person who enjoys taking care of their appearance

    Jan 31, 2019 · One is visual, the other is an attitude. You've provided both in your question—but you can't if you want a specific answer. They mean different things. Also, vain, self-conscious, …

  9. Looking for a word that means "pictures and videos"

    Jan 19, 2015 · What's a word that means "pictures or video"/"pictures and video"? I was considering "media" but not sure if that would be correct. For example, when discussing the …

  10. Word for a single picture which can be interpreted in two different ...

    Jun 13, 2020 · They are called ambiguous images. One can argue that there is ambiguity in what the image ‘should’ be, though that ambiguity is often intentional. Ambiguous images or …