perspective
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A particular way of seeing or thinking about something.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pɚsˈpɛktɪv
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
figuratively
The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.
The ability to consider things in such relative perspective.
A view, vista or outlook.
The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.
The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.
A sound recording technique to adjust and integrate sound sources seemingly naturally.
adjective
Of, in or relating to perspective.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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This meaning: The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.
Used this way, perspective is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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The appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer.
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Synonyms
Sense: choice of a single angle
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