perspective
pəˈspɛktɪv
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Definition of perspective - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
viewpointway of thinking about or seeing something
  • Try to see the problem from her perspective.
outlook viewpoint
2.
artTECH.the technique of showing depth on a flat surfaceTECH.
  • The artist mastered perspective to create realistic paintings.
angle aspect viewpoint
3.
objectivitythe ability to see things in relative importance
  • He maintained perspective during the crisis.
outlook standpoint viewpoint
4.
sceneryUKview or outlook over a distanceUK
  • The mountain offers a breathtaking perspective of the valley.
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Expressions with perspective

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viewed in relation to its context
Keep the problem in perspective to avoid overreacting.
fail to see the bigger picture
In stressful times, it's easy to lose perspective and focus on minor issues.
gain a clearer understanding by viewing differently
After the meeting, she got some perspective on the issue.
see how important something is by comparing it
Try to put your problems into perspective.
consider something in relation to other things
She helped me put it into perspective.
consider something in relation to other things
She put her problems in perspective by comparing them to others' issues.

Origin of perspective

Latin, perspectivus (optical)

Terms with perspective included in their meaning

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perspective
as one sees it personally
appearance
image or perspective showing something when looked at from the front
perspective
one possible aspect of a concept or thing
perspective
opinion or belief about something
opinion
expresses someone's opinion or perspective on a matter
perspective
from our perspective or opinion
perspective
in every direction or from every angle
thinking
in the opinion or perspective of a particular person

Examples of perspective in a sentence

  • From a historical perspective, the event was significant.
  • The drawing lacked perspective, making it look flat.
  • In perspective, the buildings seemed to stretch into the distance.
  • Gaining perspective helped her make better decisions.
  • Traveling gave him a new perspective on life.
  • From the tower, we enjoyed a wide perspective across the harbor.

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  1. French:perspective, recul, ...
  2. German:Perspektive, Aussicht, ...
  3. Italian:prospettiva, vista, ...
  4. Spanish:perspectiva, objetividad, ...
  5. Portuguese:perspetiva, perspectiva, ...
  6. Chinese:角度, 透视法, ...
  7. Japanese:視点, 遠近法, ...
  8. Arabic:وَجهَة نَظَر, مَنْظُور, ...
  9. Hebrew:פֶּרְסְפֶּקְטִיבָה, תְּלַת מִמַּד, ...
  10. Russian:точка зрения, перспективное изображение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:точка зору, об'єктивність, ...
  12. Hindi:दृष्टिकोण, नजरिया, ...
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