audiovisual

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

adjective

of, pertaining to, involving, or directed at both hearing and sight:

audiovisual facilities; audiovisual techniques.

noun

Usually, audiovisuals. audiovisual aids.

Also, audio-visual.

Origin

1935-40; audio- + visual

Related forms

audiovisually, adverb

Examples from the web for audiovisual

The audiovisual reference staff will help you find, use, and buy copies of the items you need.
Interaction with the audiovisual scene, which is formed on the side of the receiver.

British Dictionary definitions for audiovisual

/ˌɔːdɪəʊˈvɪzjʊəl; -ʒʊəl/

adjective

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

Derived Forms

audiovisually, adverb

Word Origin and History for audiovisual

adj.

1937 (also audio-visual), from audio- + visual.

audiovisual in Medicine

audiovisual au·di·o·vis·u·al or au·di·o-vis·u·al (ô'dē-ō-vĭzh'ōō-əl)
adj.

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