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aspect — a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæspekt/

Example Sentences

  • The pizza looked perfect from every aspect, except for the pineapple on top that made everyone argue!
  • Social media has both positive and negative aspects in modern communication.
  • From a financial aspect, the project seems risky, but creatively it's brilliant.

aspect

NOUN

[/ˈæspekt/]

a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.

We discussed every aspect of the project before making a decision.
💡 Concept

We discussed every aspect of the project before making a decision.

The scientist inspected every aspect of the machine before using it. (A-SPECT → A SIDE TO INSPECT → an aspect is one side of something)
🧠 Mnemonic

The scientist inspected every aspect of the machine before using it. (A-SPECT → A SIDE TO INSPECT → an aspect is one side of something)

The manager inspected every aspect of the plan and gained everyone's respect.
🎵 Rhyme

The manager inspected every aspect of the plan and gained everyone's respect.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæspekt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæspekt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixas- (ad-)-
Rootspec
Suffix--t

Origin

From Latin 'aspectus', the past participle of 'aspicere' meaning 'to look at' or 'to see'. The word combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'specere' (to look).

Breakdown

ad- (to) + specere (to look) + -us (Latin noun ending) = aspect (something looked at or perceived)

🎵Rhyme

respect
reflect
protect
perfect
effect

🔗Collocations

every aspect

“We examined every aspect of the problem.”

important aspect

“Safety is an important aspect of this job.”

positive aspect

“Let's focus on the positive aspects.”

consider an aspect

“Have you considered this aspect?”

different aspects

“The issue has many different aspects.”

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The pizza looked perfect from every aspect, except for the pineapple on top that made everyone argue!”

“Social media has both positive and negative aspects in modern communication.”

“From a financial aspect, the project seems risky, but creatively it's brilliant.”

😄 Fun example

“My teacher said my essay covered every aspect of the topic except the most important one - the conclusion!”

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