aspect
ˈæspɛkt
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Noun

1.
characteristicsspecific feature or part of something
  • The aspect of the plan needs more detail.
element facet
2.
perspectiveway something appears from a point of view
  • From this aspect, the decision seems wise.
angle perspective viewpoint
3.
linguisticsTECH.grammatical quality of a verbTECH.
  • The verb is in the perfect aspect.
mood tense
4.
astrologyTECH.relative position of heavenly bodiesTECH.
  • The planets' aspect was favorable.
alignment configuration
5.
technologyTECH.feature in aspect-oriented programmingTECH.
  • This aspect improves the code's efficiency.
concern module
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Expressions with aspect

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particular part of someone's life
Health is an important aspect of life.
the appearance of something to the eye
The visual aspect of the building is stunning.
part of a situation that involves money, costs, or income
We must examine the financial aspect before approving the new project.
ratio of width to height in images or screens
The aspect ratio of the photo is 16:9.
grammatical aspect showing ongoing actions or events
The sentence uses the progressive aspect to show action.
grammatical aspect showing an action as ongoing or incomplete
In Russian, the imperfective aspect is often used to describe habitual actions..

Origin of aspect

Latin, aspectus (appearance)

Terms with aspect included in their meaning

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directional aspect
the side that is on the right when facing forward
grammar
form the perfect aspect with a past participle
aspect
part or feature of a house
characteristics
distinctive attribute or aspect of something
financial aspect
financial means supporting life
quality
good or beneficial aspect of something
pron.
benefit
advantage or a positive aspect
perspective
one possible aspect of a concept or thing

Examples of aspect in a sentence

  • Cultural aspect plays a crucial role in society.
  • The aspect of the painting changed with the lighting.
  • From a legal aspect, the case is complex.
  • The aspect of the verb indicates a completed action.
  • In this language, aspect is crucial for tense interpretation.
  • The aspect of Mars influenced the horoscope.

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  1. French:aspect, perspective, ...
  2. German:Aspekt, Blickwinkel, ...
  3. Italian:aspetto, prospettiva, ...
  4. Spanish:aspecto, perspectiva, ...
  5. Portuguese:aspecto, perspectiva, ...
  6. Chinese:方面, 角度, ...
  7. Japanese:側面, 相, ...
  8. Arabic:جَانِب, صُورَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֵיבֵּט, הֶבֵּט, ...
  10. Russian:аспект, точка зрения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аспект, перспектива, ...
  12. Hindi:पहलू, दृष्टिकोण, ...
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