viewpoint
|view/point|
B2
/ˈvjuːˌpɔɪnt/
perspective
Etymology
Etymology Information
'viewpoint' originates from the combination of 'view' and 'point', where 'view' meant 'sight or vision' and 'point' referred to 'a particular place or position'.
Historical Evolution
'view' and 'point' were combined in English to form 'viewpoint', maintaining their original meanings.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place from which something can be viewed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a particular attitude or way of considering a matter'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter.
From her viewpoint, the decision was unfair.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35