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   perspective

   /pəˈspɛktɪv/

   noun

   • 1. the art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other: "the theory and practice of perspective"
   • ▪ the appearance of viewed objects with regard to their relative position, distance from the viewer, etc.: "a trick of perspective"
   • ▪ a view or prospect. Similar viewvistapanoramaprospectbird's-eye viewsweepoutlookaspectarchaic:lookout
   • ▪ the relation of two figures in the same plane, such that pairs of corresponding points lie on concurrent lines, and corresponding lines meet in collinear points.
   • 2. a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view: "most guidebook history is written from the editor's perspective" Similar outlookviewviewpointpoint of viewstandpointpositionstandstanceangleslantattitudeframe of mindframe of referenceapproachway of looking/thinkingvantage pointinterpretation
   • ▪ true understanding of the relative importance of things; a sense of proportion: "we must keep a sense of perspective about what he's done"
   • 3. an apparent spatial distribution in perceived sound.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘optics’): from medieval Latin perspectiva (ars) ‘(science of) optics’, from perspect- ‘looked at closely’, from the verb perspicere, from per- ‘through’ + specere ‘to look’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. perspectival adjective
   • 2. perspectively adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPERSPECTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   : the technique or process of representing on a plane or curved surface the spatial relation of objects as they might appear to the eye. specifically : representation in a drawing or painting of parallel lines as converging in order to give the illusion of depth and distance. b. : a picture in perspective. perspectival.

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   PERSPECTIVE meaning: 1. a particular way of considering something: 2. to think about a situation or problem in a wise…. Learn more.

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   Your perspective is the way you see something. If you think that toys corrupt children's minds, then from your perspective a toy shop is an evil place. Perspective has a Latin root meaning "look through" or "perceive," and all the meanings of perspective have something to do with looking.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPERSPECTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'perspective' Word Frequency. perspective. (pəʳspektɪv ) Word forms: plural perspectives. 1. countable noun. A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences.

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   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.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › perspectivePerspective Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   PERSPECTIVE meaning: 1 : a way of thinking about and understanding something (such as a particular issue or life in general) often + on; 2 : a condition in which a person knows which things are important and does not worry or think about unimportant things often used after in or into.

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   Sep 16, 2021 · What does perspective mean? Perspective has several meanings that all involve viewpoints (including literal and more figurative ones). In the context of viewing physical objects, perspective is “the appearance of objects relative to each other, as determined by their distance from the viewer.”

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishperspective noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of perspective noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › perspective_nperspective, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    What does the noun perspective mean? There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun perspective , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.