A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences.
He says the death of his father 18 months ago has given him a new perspective onlife. [+ on]
...two different perspectives on the nature of adolescent development.
Most literature on the subject of immigrants in France has been written from theperspective of the French themselves. [+ of]
I would like to offer a historical perspective.
Synonyms: outlook, attitude, context, angle More Synonyms of perspective
2.
See in perspective/into perspective/out of perspective
3. uncountable noun
Perspective is the art of making some objects or people in a picture look further away than others.
More Synonyms of perspective
perspective in British English
(pəˈspɛktɪv)
noun
1.
a way of regarding situations, facts, etc, and judging their relative importance
2.
the proper or accurate point of view or the ability to see it; objectivity
try to get some perspective on your troubles
3.
the theory or art of suggesting three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface, in order to recreate the appearance and spatial relationships that objects or a scene in recession present to the eye
4.
the appearance of objects, buildings, etc, relative to each other, as determined by their distance from the viewer, or the effects of this distance on their appearance
5.
a view over some distance in space or time; vista; prospect
6.
a picture showing perspective
Derived forms
perspectively (perˈspectively)
adverb
Word origin
C14: from Medieval Latin perspectīva ars the science of optics, from Latin perspicere to inspect carefully, from per- (intensive) + specere to behold
perspective in American English
(pərˈspɛktɪv)
adjective
1.
of perspective
2.
drawn in perspective
noun
3.
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
4.
a.
the appearance of objects or scenes as determined by their relative distance and positions
b.
the effect of relative distance and position
5.
the relationship or proportion of the parts of a whole, regarded from a particular standpoint or point in time
6.
a.
a specific point of view in understanding or judging things or events, esp. one that shows them in their true relations to one another
b.
the ability to see things in a true relationship
7.
a picture in perspective
8.
a distant view; vista
Derived forms
perspectively (perˈspectively)
adverb
Word origin
ME < LL perspectivus < L perspicere, to look through < per, through + specere, to look: see spy
COBUILD Collocations
perspective
alternative perspective
biblical perspective
broader perspective
different perspective
fresh perspective
gain perspective
historical perspective
proper perspective
unique perspective
Examples of 'perspective' in a sentence
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It put the game in a different perspective and was totally unfair.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Aerial photographs that offer new perspectives on our industrialised planet.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It can be approached from two different perspectives.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It was helpful to step back and get some perspective outside of the cycle of recording and touring.
The Sun (2016)
It offers a challenging perspective, but a touching one.
The Sun (2016)
He offers a unique perspective on American life.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And after all, this is a journey of new perspectives.
The Sun (2016)
Allowing documents to pile up a little until we get some perspective on them can help us be better organised in the long term.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Yet as narratives overlap and leaps in time are made, it is clear that we are being offered multiple perspectives and judgments.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
No issues of perspective or distance to overcome there.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
To understand you must find a different perspective.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We are trying to offer a new perspective.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
When we understand our resources properly we can get a sound perspective on the job.
Bethune, Helen Positive Parent Power (1991)
Our church is excited to be reaching out to people from this perspective.
Christianity Today (2000)
Writing the book has given her a new perspective on life.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We wanted to give a unique perspective on the scene and what we do.
The Sun (2012)
Yet the brilliance and disciplined attack of the string playing give fresh perspectives.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This puts the campaign into a proper perspective.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But the course gave me a new perspective.
The Sun (2013)
One of the most outstanding frescoes from the point of view of perspective depth and narrative power.
Jepson, Tim Umbria - the green heart of Italy (1989)
Meditation can help you to gain distance and perspective.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This separation means that each eye sees the world from a slightly different perspective.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The book offers a new perspective on a familiar career.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
And that gives people a human perspective on that industry.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Perhaps it is this that has given him such a balanced perspective on life.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
There is no need to wait for historical perspective to correct premature judgment.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This may be explained by the fact that their present theoretical perspective has major shortcomings which seriously weaken the abolitionist case.
de Haan, Willem The Politics of Redress - crime, punishment and penal abolition (1989)
Now a documentary film is about to offer a fuller perspective behind the scenes of the Met gala.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
As you have discovered, now that you are seeing things from an adult perspective, your father is human.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
perspective
British English: perspective /pəˈspɛktɪv/ NOUN
A perspective is a particular way of thinking about something.
His father's death gave him a new perspective on life.
American English: perspective
Arabic: مَنْظُورٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: perspectiva
Chinese: 观点
Croatian: perspektiva
Czech: úhel pohledu
Danish: perspektiv
Dutch: perspectief
European Spanish: perspectiva vista
Finnish: näkökulma
French: perspective
German: Perspektive
Greek: προοπτική
Italian: prospettiva
Japanese: 観点
Korean: 시각
Norwegian: perspektiv
Polish: perspektywa
European Portuguese: perspetiva
Romanian: perspectivă
Russian: перспектива
Latin American Spanish: perspectiva punto de vista
Swedish: perspektiv
Thai: ทัศนคติ
Turkish: perspektif
Ukrainian: перспектива
Vietnamese: cách nhìn nhận
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All related terms of 'perspective'
aerial perspective
a means of indicating relative distance in terms of a gradation of clarity , tone , and colour, esp blue
forced perspective
the use of objects or images that are larger or smaller than they should be, to suggest that they are nearer or further away than they really are
fresh perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences .
gain perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences .
linear perspective
the branch of perspective in which the apparent size and shape of objects and their position with respect to foreground and background are established by actual or suggested lines converging on the horizon
proper perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences.
unique perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences .
biblical perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences.
broader perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences .
different perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences.
historical perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences.
alternative perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences .
atmospheric perspective
a means of indicating relative distance in terms of a gradation of clarity , tone , and colour, esp blue
in perspective/into perspective/out of perspective
If you get something in perspective or into perspective , you judge its real importance by considering it in relation to everything else. If you get something out of perspective , you fail to judge its real importance in relation to everything else.
Chinese translation of 'perspective'
perspective
(pəˈspɛktɪv)
(c) (= way of thinking) 视(視)角 (shìjiǎo)
(u) (Art) 透视(視)法 (tòushìfǎ)
to put sth into perspective (fig) 正确(確)地看待某物 (zhèngquè de kàndài mǒuwù)
1 (noun)
Definition
a way of regarding situations or facts and judging their relative importance
Moving to the countryside gave me a new perspective on life.
Synonyms
outlook
The illness had a profound effect on his outlook.
attitude
the general change in attitude towards them
context
Without a context, I would have to assume it was written by a man.
angle
He was considering the idea from all angles.
overview
way of looking
frame of reference
broad view
2 (noun)
Definition
objectivity
helping her to get her problems into perspective
Synonyms
objectivity
proportion
relation
relativity
relative importance
3 (noun)
stretching away along the perspective of a tree-lined, wide avenue
Synonyms
view
The view from our window was one of beautiful countryside.
scene
James Lynch's country scenes
prospect
The windows overlooked the superb prospect of the hills.
outlook
The house has an expansive southern outlook over the valley.
panorama
He looked out over a panorama of hills and valleys.
vista
an endless vista of snow peaks and shadowed valleys
Additional synonyms
in the sense of angle
Definition
point of view
He was considering the idea from all angles.
Synonyms
point of view,
position,
approach,
direction,
aspect,
perspective,
outlook,
viewpoint,
slant,
standpoint,
take (informal),
side
in the sense of attitude
Definition
the way a person thinks and behaves
the general change in attitude towards them
Synonyms
opinion,
thinking,
feeling,
thought,
view,
position,
approach,
belief,
mood,
perspective,
point of view,
stance,
outlook,
viewpoint,
slant,
frame of mind
in the sense of context
Definition
the words before and after a word or passage in a piece of writing that contribute to its meaning
Without a context, I would have to assume it was written by a man.
Synonyms
frame of reference,
background,
framework,
relation,
connection
Synonyms of 'perspective'
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of panorama
Definition
a wide unbroken view in all directions
He looked out over a panorama of hills and valleys.
Synonyms
view,
prospect,
scenery,
vista,
bird's-eye view,
scenic view
in the sense of prospect
Definition
a view or scene
The windows overlooked the superb prospect of the hills.
Synonyms
view,
perspective,
landscape,
scene,
sight,
vision,
outlook,
spectacle,
panorama,
vista
in the sense of scene
Definition
the view of a place or landscape
James Lynch's country scenes
Synonyms
view,
prospect,
panorama,
vista,
landscape,
tableau,
outlook
in the sense of vista
Definition
an extensive view
an endless vista of snow peaks and shadowed valleys