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perspectivea particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view

Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈspektɪv/

Korean meaning: 관점, 시각, 견해

Korean pronunciation: 퍼-스펙-티브 (강세: 스펙)

Example Sentences

  • After living abroad for a year, I gained a completely new perspective on Korean food - suddenly kimchi seemed exotic!
  • From a parent's perspective, staying up all night gaming is irresponsible, but from a teenager's perspective, it's called 'dedication to excellence.'
  • The economic crisis helped put our daily problems in perspective.

perspective

NOUN

//pərˈspektɪv//

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view

perspective concept
💡 Concept

Three witnesses offer different perspectives on the same car accident

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perspective rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A detective's perspective reveals the objective!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pərˈspektɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/pəˈspektɪv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixper--
Rootspect
Suffix--ive

Origin

From Latin 'perspectiva' (feminine of 'perspectivus'), derived from 'perspicere' meaning 'to see through' or 'to perceive clearly', combining 'per-' (through) and 'specere' (to look, see).

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🎵Rhyme

detectiveobjectiveselectiveprotective
detective
objective
selective
protective

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After living abroad for a year, I gained a completely new perspective on Korean food - suddenly kimchi seemed exotic!

😄 Fun example

From a parent's perspective, staying up all night gaming is irresponsible, but from a teenager's perspective, it's called 'dedication to excellence.'

The economic crisis helped put our daily problems in perspective.

We need to consider this issue from multiple perspectives before making a decision.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

viewpointstandpointoutlookanglepoint of view

Antonyms

blindnessnarrow-mindedness

Related

perceptionopinionattitudeapproachaspect