noun
perspective
p-SPEHK-tihv
noun
1
A particular way of viewing or thinking about a situation.
"From her perspective, the whole plan seemed reckless."
"Travel gave him a new perspective on his own culture."
2
An art technique for making objects appear three-dimensional and properly proportioned on a flat surface.
"The young artist is still learning how to draw buildings in perspective."
How to Use Perspective
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA point of view, or the artistic technique for showing depth in a drawing.
Common pairings
gain perspective
from her perspective
in perspective
Word Forms
perspectives plural
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Etymology
From Latin perspectivus, "of sight," from perspicere ("to look through"), from per- ("through") + specere ("to look at").