nonvisual
|non/vis/u/al|
C1
/nɒnˈvɪʒuəl/
not related to sight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonvisual' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'visual' from Latin 'visualis', where 'visus' meant 'sight'.
Historical Evolution
'visualis' transformed into the Old French word 'visual', and eventually became the modern English word 'visual'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to sight', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved into its current meaning of 'not related to sight'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving sight.
The software provides nonvisual feedback for users with visual impairments.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35