visual language

noun2

1. •
   Those aspects of communication that rely on visual elements, such as illustrations, formatting, gesture, etc.

   • However, we also have to learn to "read" and understand the meaning of visual information and the components of visual language. — 1989
2. •
   VPL (visual programming language); a programming language that allows software developers to generate code by manipulating program elements graphically rather than by specifying them textually.

   • A processor for a visual language consists of a graphical frontend attached to phases that analyse and transform the visual programs. — 2001