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perspective
[per-spek-tiv]
noun
a technique of depicting volumes and spatial relationships on a flat surface.
a picture employing this technique, especially one in which it is prominent.
an architect's perspective of a house.
a visible scene, especially one extending to a distance; vista.
a perspective on the main axis of an estate.
the state of existing in space before the eye.
The elevations look all right, but the building's composition is a failure in perspective.
the state of one's ideas, the facts known to one, etc., in having a meaningful interrelationship.
You have to live here a few years to see local conditions in perspective.
the faculty of seeing all the relevant data in a meaningful relationship.
Your data is admirably detailed but it lacks perspective.
a mental view or prospect.
the dismal perspective of terminally ill patients.
adjective
of or relating to the art of perspective, or represented according to its laws.
perspective
/ əˈɛɪ /
noun
a way of regarding situations, facts, etc, and judging their relative importance
the proper or accurate point of view or the ability to see it; objectivity
try to get some perspective on your troubles
the theory or art of suggesting three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface, in order to recreate the appearance and spatial relationships that objects or a scene in recession present to the eye
the appearance of objects, buildings, etc, relative to each other, as determined by their distance from the viewer, or the effects of this distance on their appearance
a view over some distance in space or time; vista; prospect
a picture showing perspective
perspective
In drawing or painting, a way of portraying three dimensions on a flat, two-dimensional surface by suggesting depth or distance.
Other Word Forms
- perspectival adjective
- perspectived adjective
- perspectiveless adjective
- perspectively adverb
- nonperspective noun
- ˈپ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of perspective1
Word History and Origins
Origin of perspective1
Example Sentences
“Kids are usually willing to talk about it from a sleep perspective,” Brymer said.
"The association believes that empowering women in engineering not only helps meet the growing demand but also brings diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to the industry."
"I'm too mad to put it into perspective," he said afterwards.
With her signature sharp perspective, Amanda Marcotte has been calling out political BS and cultural hypocrisy for years here at Salon.
Moving to the bullpen full-time at the start of his major league career gave him perspective he believes will benefit him in his return to a starting role now.
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