perspectives
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/pərˈspɛktɪvz/
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/pəˈspɛktɪvz/
(perspective)
viewpoint
Etymology
'perspective' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'perspectivus,' where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'specere' meant 'to look.'
'perspectivus' transformed into the Old French word 'perspective,' and eventually became the modern English word 'perspective' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to look through,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'point of view or way of seeing things.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
From her perspective, the decision was unfair.
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Noun 2
the art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other.
The artist used perspective to create a sense of depth in the painting.
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