What does perspective mean?
Definitions for perspective
pərˈspɛk tɪvper·spec·tive
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word perspective.
Princeton's WordNet
position, view, perspectivenoun
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
"consider what follows from the positivist view"
perspective, linear perspectivenoun
the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer
Wiktionary
perspectivenoun
A view, vista or outlook.
perspectivenoun
The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.
perspectivenoun
The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.
perspectivenoun
The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.
perspectivenoun
The ability to consider things in such relative perspective
perspectivenoun
A perspective optical glass, as used in a telescope.
Not a perspective, but a mirror. uE000101581uE001 Sir Thomas Browne.
perspectivenoun
By analogy, sound recording technique to adjust and integrate sound sources seemingly naturally
perspectiveadjective
providing visual aid
perspectiveadjective
of, in or relating to perspective
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 Dictionary
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.
Perspectivenoun
Etymology: perspectif, Fr. perspicio, Lat.
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.Medals have represented their buildings according to the rules of perspective. Joseph Addison, on Ancient Medals.
Lofty trees, with sacred shades,
And perspectives of pleasant glades,
Where nymphs of brightest form appear. Dryden.
ChatGPT
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 Dictionary
Perspectivenoun
of or pertaining to the science of vision; optical
Perspectivenoun
pertaining to the art, or in accordance with the laws, of perspective
Perspectiveadjective
a glass through which objects are viewed
Perspectiveadjective
that which is seen through an opening; a view; a vista
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
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
Perspectiveadjective
a drawing in linear perspective
Etymology: [L. perspicere, perspectum, to look through; per + spicere, specere, to look: cf. F. perspectif; or from E. perspective, n. See Spy, n.]
Wikidata
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 Dictionary
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 Terms
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 Gazetteer
perspective
Is the art of drawing the resemblance of objects on a plane surface, as the objects themselves appear to the eye, etc.
Editors Contribution
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
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
Suggested Resources
Perspective
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'perspective' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3172
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'perspective' in Nouns Frequency: #1166
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of perspective in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of perspective in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of perspective in a Sentence
No one expects to be on a cancer journey, and I'm in my 40s, so I'm not in the normal Covid high-risk age range, but it has given me a very empathetic perspective to someone who is.
It will be interesting to see how competitive LeBron James can make this Finals, but any game they get in this Finals would be a huge upset, this is the biggest difference that I remember between two teams heading into the Finals in my time in the NBA. I can't think of a bigger gap from a team perspective.
At present, from the hospital perspective, our understanding of the virus is still very insufficient.
[ It ] could be a plus or a minus. If it's a minus, it pales in comparison to the other risks, from investors' perspective, WeWork is associated with many business and governance risks.
There will always be cases where we forget our (reusable) bags at home. We should try not do that but when we do, we need to buy a bag. And if we then have already too many durable bags at home, it would be better from a climate perspective, at least, to buy a single-use paper or plastic bag.
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- وجهة نظرArabic
- perspektivní, perspektivaCzech
- perspektivDanish
- Perspektive, AussichtGerman
- προοπτικήGreek
- perspectivaSpanish
- چشم اندازPersian
- näkökulma, näk, perspektiivikuva, projektio, perspektiivi, syvyysvaikutelmaFinnish
- perspectiveFrench
- परिप्रेक्ष्यHindi
- távlatiHungarian
- perspektifIndonesian
- prospettivaItalian
- פּHebrew
- 視点Japanese
- 원근법Korean
- prospectuLatin
- perspectief, doorzichtkunde, dieptezichtDutch
- perspektywicznyPolish
- perspectivaPortuguese
- perspectivăRomanian
- вид, перспективы, перспектива, ракурс, обзор, проекцияRussian
- perspektívaSlovak
- perspektivSwedish
- முன்னோக்குTamil
- దృష్టికోణంTelugu
- มุมมองThai
- perspektifTurkish
- перспективиUkrainian
- نقطہ نظرUrdu
- Quan điểmVietnamese
- 透视Chinese
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