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   Per·spec·tive

   /pərˈspektiv/

   

   noun

   • 1. the art of drawing solid 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 when viewed from a particular point: "a perspective drawing"
   • ▪ a picture drawn in perspective, especially one appearing to enlarge or extend the actual space, or to give the effect of distance: "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 toward 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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › perspectivesPerspectives Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : a mental view or prospect. to gain a broader perspective on the international scene Current Biography. b. : a visible scene. especially : one giving a distinctive impression of distance : vista. 2. a. : the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed. places the issues in proper perspective. also : point of view. b.

3. 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. perspective has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

4. www.wordreference.com › definition › perspectiveperspective - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   per•spec′tive•less, adj. per•spec′tive•ly, adv. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: perspective /pəˈspɛktɪv/ n. 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.

5. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › perspectivePerspective - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of perspective. The way in which something is viewed or considered. "The different perspective provided by the study added valuable insights." Detailed meaning of perspective. It can refer to an individual's point of view, or the overall outlook or approach that a group or society takes towards a particular issue or subject.

6. www.21-draw.com › what-is-perspective-in-artWhat is Perspective in Art: The Guide to Understanding Depth

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   Sep 5, 2023 · Perspective in art refers to the technique used to represent three-dimensional objects and depth on a two-dimensional drawing surface. It creates the illusion of distance and volume on a flat surface like canvas. The most common types of perspective are linear perspective and atmospheric perspective.

7. thewordcounter.com › meaning-of-perspectiveWhat Does Perspective Mean? | The Word Counter

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   Feb 9, 2022 · First, perspective can be a noun. This word can refer to a point of view — literally and figuratively. In art, perspective refers to the dimensional appearance of objects through optical science. Art drawn with perspective will have the appearance of depth, dimensions, spatial relationships, and relative distance.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › perspectivePERSPECTIVE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   perspective noun (DRAWING) a way of drawing things so that they appear to be a realistic size and in a realistic position. put sth in/into perspective. If something puts a problem into perspective, it makes you understand how unimportant that problem is.