vid-, video-, vis-, -vision, -visional, -visionally, visuo-, vu-

The inability to perceive, or to see, colors: "The doctor told Sam that his achromatic vision was a result of a severe congenital deficiency in color perception which might be associated with nystagmus (the involuntary rapid rhythmic movements of his eyeballs) and reduced visual acuity (loss of the ability to detect fine details or small distances with the eyes)."

"The doctor also indicated that he has several other patients with similar achromatic visions."

1. An opinion, suggestion, or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc.: "We decided to act on our father's advice."
2. An opinion about what could or should be done about a situation or problem; to give counsel.
3. A recommended opinion; recommendation; counsel: "Since this is a legal matter, get a lawyer’s advice."
4. Formal or official information about something; intelligence, news, report: "Advice from abroad indicates that war is about to begin."
5. Etymology: from Latin ad-, "to" + visum, past participle of videre, "to see".

The quality of being able to be worthy of recommendation; sensible: "The couple discussed with their real estate agent the advisability of buying a home so close to the airport."

1. A reference to that which is fit or recommended to be done.
2. Wise, sensible, or reasonable: "Mindy's doctor told her it was advisable for her to lose weight."

The state or quality of being worthy recommendation and desirability.

Wisely, in a desirable manner.

1. To offer an opinion or a course of action; to counsel; to notify, to recommend: "Sidney advised Jon to reconsider his decision to sell his car."
2. To inform, tell, notify, make known, communicate: "Mary and Richard have been advised that the roads are too icy for the trip that they were planning to take."
3. Giving an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done: "She advises the President on foreign affairs."

"Our lawyer is advising us about whether we should buy that house."

4. Etymology: from Old French avis, "opinion"; which came from Old French ce m'est à vis, "it seems to me"; or from Vulgar (common) Latin mi est visum, "in my view"; and originally from Latin ad-, "to" + visum; past participle of videre, "to see".

Being informed or made aware of: "The counselor gave the parents well-advised procedures for being patient when dealing with their children."

With careful consideration; deliberately: "Jeremiah was advisedly cautioned to take time off from work so he can recover from his back enjury."

To consider something carefully: "They received a message from their congressman saying: 'Thank you for your suggestion. We'll take the matter under advisement.' "

1. Someone who gives professional recommendations: "Harry was given professional suggestions by his company's financial adviser."
2. Those who give guidance to students on academic matters; such as, course choices: "Kristine was an adviser who made suggestions that would help those in high school who wanted to prepare for studying in higher education."

Having the power or right to make suggestions about what should be done: "We went to the meeting of the advisory panel."

1. A report that gives information or a warning about something: "We heard a traffic advisory stating that heavy snow was expected tomorrow morning."
2. Etymology: formed from English advise, "counsel, recommend" + -ory, "relating to"; said to be an adaptation of Late Latin advisorius, from Late Latin advisor.

1. Materials using sight and sound to present information.
2. Involving both hearing and seeing (usually relating to teaching aids).