vis
Pronunciation: [vɪs]
Context: “relationship”
(noun) a Latin word meaning 'to see' or 'sight'. It is often used in phrases relating to vision or the ability to see something.
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In the art class, we studied the concept of 'vis' to understand how to draw what we see.
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The absence of 'vis' in the painting made it hard for us to understand the artist's message.
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What does 'vis' tell us about how we see the world around us?
Context: “language”
(noun) a short form used in legal or academic contexts to refer to vision, often in study or discussion about sight or perception.
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'Vis' can refer to the clarity of your vision when you look at an object closely.
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Without proper 'vis', reading the small print can be very challenging.
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How does 'vis' help us understand our abilities to see different things?
Context: “visual arts”
(noun) 'Vis' can indicate the power or strength of one's vision or perspective, especially in art or design.
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The artist's 'vis' in this piece draws the viewer's attention right to the center.
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The lack of 'vis' in her artwork made it hard to convey any strong feelings.
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How does the artist show 'vis' in their work?
Context: “perception”
(verb) an informal use representing the act of seeing or observing something closely.
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I was able to 'vis' the beautiful sunset from my balcony yesterday.
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Unfortunately, I couldn't 'vis' the parade due to the crowd in front of me.
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Can you 'vis' the stars clearly tonight?