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perspective

[pəˈspɛktɪv]

perspective Definition

  • 1a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view
  • 2the art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other

Using perspective: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "perspective" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    From my perspective, the project is going well.

  • Example

    The novel is written from the perspective of a child.

  • Example

    The painting is drawn in perspective.

  • Example

    The issue needs to be looked at from different perspectives.

perspective Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for perspective

Idioms Using perspective

  • to consider something in relation to everything else, especially to realize that it is not as important as it seemed

    Example

    The bad weather put our travel delays into perspective when we heard about the plane crash.

  • to lose the ability to see things in their true relationship to everything else

    Example

    When you're stressed, it's easy to lose perspective and blow things out of proportion.

  • to maintain a balanced and realistic view of a situation

    Example

    It's important to keep things in perspective and not get too upset over small setbacks.

Phrases with perspective

  • considering something in its true relationship to everything else

    Example

    In perspective, this problem is not as big as it seems.

  • a shift in one's point of view or outlook

    Example

    Traveling to a foreign country often brings about a change of perspective.

  • to expand one's understanding or knowledge of something

    Example

    Reading books from different cultures can help broaden one's perspective.

Origins of perspective

from Latin 'perspectivus', meaning 'of sight, optical'

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Summary: perspective in Brief

The term 'perspective' [pəˈspɛktɪv] refers to a particular attitude or point of view towards something. It can also refer to the art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. Examples include 'From my perspective, the project is going well,' and 'The painting is drawn in perspective.' Phrases like 'in perspective' and idioms like 'put something into perspective' denote considering something in its true relationship to everything else.

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