Definitions for Perspective
pərˈspɛk tɪvper·spec·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.4 / 5 votes

1. position, view, perspectivenoun

   a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

   "consider what follows from the positivist view"

2. perspective, linear perspectivenoun

   the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. perspectivenoun

   A view, vista or outlook.

2. perspectivenoun

   The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.

3. perspectivenoun

   The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.

4. perspectivenoun

   The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.

5. perspectivenoun

   The ability to consider things in such relative perspective

6. perspectivenoun

   A perspective optical glass, as used in a telescope.

   Not a perspective, but a mirror. uE000101581uE001 Sir Thomas Browne.

7. perspectivenoun

   By analogy, sound recording technique to adjust and integrate sound sources seemingly naturally

8. perspectiveadjective

   providing visual aid

9. perspectiveadjective

   of, in or relating to perspective

10. Etymology: Recorded since 1381 (), from Old - or, from the first word of the Medieval () perspectiva ars "science of optics", the feminine of perspectivus "of sight, optical", from perspectus, the past participle of perspicere "to inspect, look through", itself from per- "through" + specere "to look at"; the noun sense was influenaced or mediated by () prospettiva, from prospetto 'prspect', itself from the above Latin prosecere

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Perspectiveadjective

   Relating to the science of vision; optick; optical.

   We have perspective houses, where we make demonstrations of all lights and radiations; and out of things uncoloured and transparent, we can represent unto you all several colours. Francis Bacon.

2. Perspectivenoun

   Etymology: perspectif, Fr. perspicio, Lat.

   1. A glass through which things are viewed.

   If it tend to danger, they turn about the perspective, and shew it so little, that he can scarce discern it. John Denham.

   It may import us in this calm, to hearken to the storms raising abroad; and by the best perspectives, to discover from what coast they break. William Temple.

   You hold the glass, but turn the perspective,
   And farther off the lessen’d object drive. Dryden.

   Faith for reason’s glimmering light shall give
   Her immortal perspective. Matthew Prior.

   2. The science by which things are ranged in picture, according to their appearance in their real situation.

   Medals have represented their buildings according to the rules of perspective. Joseph Addison, on Ancient Medals.

   3. View; visto.

   Lofty trees, with sacred shades,
   And perspectives of pleasant glades,
   Where nymphs of brightest form appear. Dryden.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. perspective

   Perspective refers to a particular attitude or way of viewing or understanding something. It can also refer to the art technique of creating an illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface by suggesting depth or distance.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 5 votes

1. Perspectivenoun

   of or pertaining to the science of vision; optical

2. Perspectivenoun

   pertaining to the art, or in accordance with the laws, of perspective

3. Perspectiveadjective

   a glass through which objects are viewed

4. Perspectiveadjective

   that which is seen through an opening; a view; a vista

5. Perspectiveadjective

   the effect of distance upon the appearance of objects, by means of which the eye recognized them as being at a more or less measurable distance. Hence, aerial perspective, the assumed greater vagueness or uncertainty of outline in distant objects

6. Perspectiveadjective

   the art and the science of so delineating objects that they shall seem to grow smaller as they recede from the eye; -- called also linear perspective

7. Perspectiveadjective

   a drawing in linear perspective

8. Etymology: [L. perspicere, perspectum, to look through; per + spicere, specere, to look: cf. F. perspectif; or from E. perspective, n. See Spy, n.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Perspective

   Perspective in the graphic arts, such as drawing, is an approximate representation, on a flat surface, of an image as it is seen by the eye. The two most characteristic features of perspective are that objects are drawn: ⁕Smaller as their distance from the observer increases ⁕Foreshortened: the size of an object's dimensions along the line of sight are relatively shorter than dimensions across the line of sight

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Perspective

   per-spek′tiv, n. a view or a vista: the art of drawing objects on a plane surface, so as to give the picture the same appearance to the eye as the objects themselves: just proportion in all the parts: a telescope or field-glass: a picture in perspective.—adj. pertaining or according to perspective.—adv. Perspec′tively.—ns. Perspec′tograph, an instrument for indicating correctly the points and outlines of objects; Perspectog′raphy, the science of perspective, or of delineating it.—Perspective plane, the surface on which the picture of the objects to be represented in perspective is drawn.—In perspective, according to the laws of perspective. [Fr.,—L. perspicĕre, perspectum—per, through, specĕre, to look.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. perspective

   The old term for a hand telescope. Also, the science by which objects are delineated according to their natural appearance and situation.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. perspective

   Is the art of drawing the resemblance of objects on a plane surface, as the objects themselves appear to the eye, etc.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. perspective

   An understanding of each facet of a subject and how the facets connect and relate to the whole.

   The team perspective is clear and we learn from each other.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 18, 2020  

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   perspective

   The ability to perceive in actual reality relating to an overview or level of importance.

   The perspective of current life is important and we are achieving things efficiently working united as one intelligent humanity.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 18, 2020  

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1. Perspective

   Perspective vs. Prospective -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Perspective and Prospective.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Perspective' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3172

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Perspective' in Nouns Frequency: #1166

How to pronounce Perspective?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Perspective in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Perspective in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Perspective in a Sentence

1. Yahoo Japan Corp:

   Nikesh Arora brings with him a broad global perspective as well as extensive knowledge of Internet businesses.

2. Crystal Watson:

   The longer we have high levels of circulation in our communities, the more variants that are worrisome we'll see, from a scientific perspective, from a public health perspective, creating support for people who won't get vaccinated, that's really damaging.

3. Michael Olivia:

   While it is hard to see these trade tensions escalating into a trade war, the President has shown that he is not afraid to leave the negotiating table, from a negotiation perspective, it's a powerful tool. From a market perspective, it leads to increased uncertainty. In the near-term, we would expect to see volatility in markets as they attempt to price in the net impact of tariffs.

4. Attorney General Barr:

   One of the ironies today is that people are saying it is President Trump who is shredding our institutions. I really see no evidence of that, from my perspective, the idea of' resisting' a democratically elected President and basically throwing everything at him, and really changing the norms on the grounds that we have to stop this President. That's where the shredding of our norms and institutions is occurring.

5. Scott Erdman:

   It made me look at myself from a whole different perspective, and I think it changed [me] totally … having gone through it, I recognize that I’m a different person today than I would have been having not gone through it, i don’t know what God has for me, so I’m just trusting I’ll go with the flow and, somewhere down the line, he’ll use me as he wants to use me.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Perspective
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Perspective
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Perspective
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Perspective
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Perspective
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Perspective
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Perspective
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html