visuospatial

adjective

vi·​suo·​spa·​tial ˌvi-zhə-wō-ˈspā-shəl How to pronounce visuospatial (audio)
: of, relating to, or being thought processes that involve visual and spatial awareness
visuospatial problem solving

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The brain activates visuospatial processing zones and interprets content as physically present. — Olya Osokina, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 It's also been found that taxing your memory resources with a concurrent visuospatial task reduces the vividness and emotional impact of mental imagery – such as traumatic flashbacks. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024 Doing jigsaw puzzles taps into the visuospatial cognitive processes, including episodic memory and working memory. — Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2022 At several points throughout the follow-up period, all participants completed questionnaires that tested memory, attention, executive function and visuospatial skills. — Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026 According to the study, participants underwent various cognitive tests at age 69, testing for attention and orientation, verbal fluency, memory, language, and visuospatial. — Byalexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 21 Feb. 2023

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Etymology

visual + -o- + spatial

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of visuospatial was in 1960

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“Visuospatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visuospatial. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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visuospatial

adjective
vi·​suo·​spa·​tial -ˈspā-shəl How to pronounce visuospatial (audio)
: of, relating to, or being thought processes that involve visual and spatial awareness
visuospatial problem solving
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