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perspective Definition

per·spec·tive (pər spek′tiv)

adjective

  1. of perspective
  2. drawn in perspective

Etymology: ME < LL perspectivus < L perspicere, to look through < per, through + specere, to look: see spy

noun

  1. the art of picturing objects or a scene in such a way, e.g., by converging lines (linear perspective), as to show them as they appear to the eye with reference to relative distance or depth
    1. the appearance of objects or scenes as determined by their relative distance and positions
    2. the effect of relative distance and position
  3. the relationship or proportion of the parts of a whole, regarded from a particular standpoint or point in time
    1. a specific point of view in understanding or judging things or events, esp. one that shows them in their true relations to one another
    2. the ability to see things in a true relationship
  5. a picture in perspective
  6. a distant view; vista

Etymology: ME perspectif < ML (ars) perspectiva, perspective (art)

perspective Related Forms

per·spec′·tively adverb

perspective Synonyms

perspective

n.

  1. Viewpoint

    aspect, attitude, outlook; see viewpoint.

  2. Vista

    view, scene, prospect, panorama; see view 1, 2.

perspective Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • eternity: All of us, from the perspective of eternity, have only a short time left to live.
  • learner: We were considering some of the factors that make for a good or a bad lesson, seen from the perspective of the learners.

Converse of object

  • differ: Only a synthesis of the differing perspectives brought by both professions will allow this new medium to remain viable.
  • adopt: To adopt a broader perspective, private costs incurred by patients are also being collected.
  • bring: Kim Newstead brings a healthy perspective on food projects nationwide.
  • gain: However several appreciated the depth of their courses for helping them gain important perspectives on their present work.
  • integrate: Cashmore's work provides a useful introductory overview as he integrates numerous perspectives in an attempt to make sense of sport.
  • incorporate: Equality mainstreaming occurs when these ideas, attitudes or activities routinely incorporate an equality perspective and become a normal feature of mainstream thinking.

Adjective modifier

  • theoretical: It will review the way evidence is treated from a variety of theoretical perspectives.
  • historical: We'll also have time to see the ruins from a historical perspective.
  • comparative: Among other things this opens the way to comparative perspectives.
  • sociological: The sociological perspective is increasingly understood by the ordinary citizen.
  • fresh: Working with a designer will give you a fresh perspective on what you are trying to say.
  • global: Satellite imagery gives a global perspective on the ozone hole.

Modifies a noun

  • projection: That sharp contrast between the flat perspective projection and the spherical panorama would lose much of its phenomenal reality.
  • 'i: Tim's perspective 'I was attracted to Sussex because of the interdisciplinary approach to learning that the University promotes.

Noun used with modifier

  • gender: The area of gender studies clearly profits from independent development, but it is also necessary to integrate the gender perspective in existing disciplines.
  • humanist: The humanist perspective What does " collective worship " mean?
  • postmodern: It then proceeds to discuss examples of literary texts and two films that incorporate postmodern perspectives in order to call those perspectives into question.
  • end-user: It measured broadband speeds from the end-user perspective with its Nuria measurement tool.