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perspective
[ per-spek-tiv ]
noun
- a technique of depicting volumes and spatial relationships on a flat surface. Compare aerial perspective, linear perspective.
- 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.
Derived Forms
- ˈپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·t· adjective
- ·t adjective
- ·t· adjective
- ·t· adverb
- ԴDzp·t noun adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of perspective1
Word History and Origins
Origin of perspective1
Example Sentences
The college said it would aim to ensure applicants are evaluated based on their ability to "engage constructively with different perspectives, show empathy and participate in civil discourse".
It was a whole different perspective to see the talent and creativity from the other side of the table.
Halfway through each episode, a friend visits to give the stylists additional perspective.
He explained that if a person was carrying around a lot of internalized shame, psychedelics may be able to increase the compassion they have for themselves or change their perspective on their past experiences.
They represented a wide range of perspectives that helped explain Trump's enduring appeal.
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