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perspective

[ per-spek-tiv ]

noun

  1. a technique of depicting volumes and spatial relationships on a flat surface. Compare aerial perspective, linear perspective.
  2. a picture employing this technique, especially one in which it is prominent:

    an architect's perspective of a house.

  3. a visible scene, especially one extending to a distance; vista:

    a perspective on the main axis of an estate.

  4. the state of existing in space before the eye:

    The elevations look all right, but the building's composition is a failure in perspective.

  5. 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.

  6. the faculty of seeing all the relevant data in a meaningful relationship:

    Your data is admirably detailed but it lacks perspective.

  7. a mental view or prospect:

    the dismal perspective of terminally ill patients.



adjective

  1. of or relating to the art of perspective, or represented according to its laws.

perspective

/ əˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. a way of regarding situations, facts, etc, and judging their relative importance
  2. the proper or accurate point of view or the ability to see it; objectivity

    try to get some perspective on your troubles

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. a view over some distance in space or time; vista; prospect
  6. a picture showing perspective
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

perspective

  1. In drawing or painting, a way of portraying three dimensions on a flat, two-dimensional surface by suggesting depth or distance.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𳦳پ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

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  • ·t· adverb
  • ԴDzp·t noun adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of perspective1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin perspectīva (ars) “optical (science),” 𳦳īܳ “optical glass,” noun uses of feminine and neuter of 𳦳īܲ “optical,” equivalent to Latin perspect(us) “looked at closely,” past participle of perspicere “to look at closely” ( per-, inspect ) + -īܲ -ive
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of perspective1

C14: from Medieval Latin perspectīva ars the science of optics, from Latin perspicere to inspect carefully, from per- (intensive) + specere to behold
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It’s an ongoing conversation, and the key is being open — open to listening to everyone’s stories, experiences and perspectives.

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Let's take a step back and give this some perspective.

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Laurens said: "It all changed from a wider perspective after his debut for France. He was outstanding against Croatia. He was not scared, demanded the ball, scored a penalty. This guy had arrived."

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On the other hand, Resnick, who recently booked the main stage at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, says her age and experience inherently offers her a unique perspective when it comes to entertaining audiences.

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He retools the perspective to give readers access to the trees’ deep time, through which human life is possible.

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