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Definition of audiovisual

audiovisual

/ˌɔː.di.oʊˈvɪʒ.u.əl/
au · di · o · vi · su · al
Adverb:audiovisually
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Plural:audiovisuals
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audiovisual Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Using or involving both sight and sound, typically in the form of images and recorded speech or music.

Example

"The conference room was recently upgraded with modern audiovisual equipment for virtual presentations."

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• noun

1

Equipment, materials, or presentations (such as films, slides, and recordings) that utilize both sight and sound, usually used in plural.

Example

"The lecturer relied heavily on audiovisuals to keep the students engaged throughout the seminar."

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• Nearby Words

audiologist
audiophile
audiotape
audiovisual
audiovisually
audit
auditable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s within the field of education by combining the prefix 'audio-' (from Latin audire, meaning 'to hear') with 'visual' (from Latin videre, meaning 'to see').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Audiovisual. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/audiovisual
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