aspect

The word “aspect” means a particular feature or part of something being considered. In plain terms, a single feature, angle, or facing direction of something being looked at or discussed.

“Aspect” is pronounced AS-pehkt (/ˈæspɛkt/ in IPA).

Here is “aspect” used in a sentence: “We need to look at every aspect of the proposal before deciding.”

“Aspect” is a noun.

The word “aspect” comes from Latin. From Latin aspectus, "a look or appearance," from a verb meaning "to look at.".

“Aspect” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Aspect” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a particular feature or part of something being considered.

The two overlap, but an aspect is a way of looking at something — one side or angle among many when you consider it. A feature is a distinct, often noticeable characteristic or part. You examine different aspects of a problem, whereas a product or place has specific features.

If you are weighing up a new job, its aspects might include the salary, the hours, the commute, and the people you would work with — each a different part to consider. Saying "the financial aspect" simply focuses attention on one particular side of the whole situation.

An aspect is a part or side of something that you examine. A factor is something that actively influences or contributes to a result. Cost is an aspect of a decision you consider, but cost can also be a factor that affects the outcome. Aspects are viewed; factors cause things to happen.

Yes. Besides a feature to consider, "aspect" can mean the appearance or look of something, as in "a building with a grand aspect." In grammar, aspect describes how an action unfolds over time. In geography, a slope's aspect is the direction it faces. Context decides which sense applies.