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- pronunciation:
- p
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spek
tihv
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a technique of representation in three dimensions and in appropriate spatial relationships on a flat surface, or a design or depiction using this technique.
Her drawings show excellent use of perspective. |
| definition 2: |
a visual or mental view, as of a scene or a subject and the interrelationships of its parts or facts; vista; prospect.
From the perspective of an ant, a crumb must be gigantic.This seems unfair from my perspective.
- synonyms:
- angle, outlook, point of view, prospect, viewpoint
- similar words:
- aspect, bias, overview, picture, position, regard, sentiment, sight, slant, stance, tendency, vantage, vista
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| definition 3: |
the ability to perceive the relationships between aspects of a subject and to evaluate their relative importance.
He was so angry that he lost all perspective and blew this small matter completely out of proportion.- similar words:
- judgment, outlook, reach, vision
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| related words: |
angle, aspect, elevation, end, idea, outlook, position, viewpoint, vista |
adjective + (n.)perspective
affective,
alternative,
analytical,
anthropological,
balanced,
biblical,
broad,
cognitive,
comparative,
competing,
comprehensive,
contemporary,
critical,
cross-cultural,
cultural,
developmental,
different,
differing,
divergent,
diverse,
dominant,
ecological,
ethical,
evolutionary,
external,
feminist,
fresh,
global,
historical,
holistic,
ideological,
indigenous,
institutional,
interdisciplinary,
linear,
long-term,
multicultural,
multiple,
narrative,
organizational,
philosophical,
postmodern,
proper,
psychological,
realistic,
sociological,
structural,
theological,
theoretical,
unique,
varying
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verb + (n.)perspective
adopt, articulate, broaden, gain, incorporate, offer, put, view
(n.)perspective
+ verb
emphasize, encompass
noun + (n.)perspective
imagery, insider, insight, outsider, shift, variety, viewpoint
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or pertaining to representation in perspective.
a perspective drawing |
| derivations: |
perspectiveless (adj.), perspectively (adv.) |
The word perspective
contains the following parts:
per-
Latin
prefix
that means through, throughout; very
  Example words:
impermeable, impermissible, imperturbable, impervious, parvenu, perambulate, perceive, perception, percolate, perennial, perfect, perfidy, perfoliate, perforate, perform, perfunctory, perjury, permanent, permeate, permissible, permission, permit, permute, pernicious, perorate, perpetual, perplex, persecute, persevere, persist, persistent, perspective, perspicacious, perspicuous, perspire, persuade, persuasion, persuasive, pertinacious, perturb, peruse, pervade, perverse, pervert, pervious, semipermeable
spect, spec, spic, spectro
Latin
root
that means to see, look, watch
Example words:
aspect, auspicious, circumspect, conspectus, conspicuous, despicable, despise, expectation, inauspicious, inconspicuous, inspect, inspector, introspect, introspective, irrespective, perspective, perspicacious, perspicuous, prospect, prospective, prospectus, respect, respective, retrospect, retrospective, special, species, specific, specify, specimen, specious, spectacle, spectacular, spectator, specter, spectrograph, spectrometer, spectroscope, spectrum, speculate, speculum, suspect, suspicious
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