Perspective (Noun)
Meaning 1
A way of regarding situations or topics etc.; "consider what follows from the positivist view".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- From her perspective as a young professional, the corporate culture seemed outdated and rigid.
- His experience living in different countries had broadened his perspective on social and cultural norms.
- She approached the problem from a different perspective, taking into account the needs of all stakeholders.
- After the loss of her loved one, her perspective on life and mortality changed dramatically.
- Historians' perspective on the past event continues to evolve as new evidence emerges.
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Meaning 2
The appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The artist carefully considered the perspective of the landscape to create a sense of depth in the painting.
- The photographer adjusted the camera angle to capture the correct perspective of the building's facade.
- The architect's use of forced perspective made the hallway appear longer than it actually was.
- The painting's unusual perspective made it seem as though the viewer was floating above the scene.
- The artist's use of linear perspective created a sense of distance and space in the cityscape.