perspective

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/

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Noun

Singular perspective

Plural perspectives

A drawing showing perspective

1. (countable) A perspective is a way of looking at or thinking about something.

   The British media give a completely different perspective from CNN.

   He has to look at everything from an international perspective.

   The book provides a fresh perspective on the lives of young airmen during the war.

2. (uncountable) Perspective is the ability to think about things in a reasonable way.

   He's lost all perspective when it comes to this job.

3. (uncountable) Perspective is a way to show three dimensions in a two-dimensional image.

Synonyms

• viewpoint