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- DictionaryPer·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"
- 2. a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view: "most guidebook history is written from the editor's perspective"
The meaning of PERSPECTIVE is a mental view or prospect. How to use perspective in a sentence. Did you know?
PERSPECTIVE definition: 1. a particular way of considering something: 2. to think about a situation or problem in a wise…. Learn more.
PERSPECTIVE meaning: 1. a particular way of considering something: 2. to think about a situation or problem in a wise…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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, esp. one in which it is prominent. an architect's perspective of a house. 3. a visible scene, esp. one extending to a distance; vista.
Definition of perspective noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PERSPECTIVE definition: 1. the way you think about something: 2. a way of drawing things so that they appear to be a…. Learn more.
An understanding of how aspects of a subject relate to each other and to the whole. A perspective of history; a need to view the problem in the proper perspective. The relationship or proportion of the parts of a whole, regarded from a particular standpoint or point in time.
An understanding of how aspects of a subject relate to each other and to the whole: a perspective of history; a need to view the problem in the proper perspective. b. Subjective evaluation of relative significance; a point of view: the perspective of the displaced homemaker.
