viewpoint — a particular attitude or way of considering a matter; an opinion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular attitude or way of considering a matter; an opinion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
Example Sentences
- From a cat's viewpoint, humans are just tall servants who open cans.
- The teacher asked us to consider the historical event from multiple viewpoints.
- From my viewpoint as a parent, staying up until 3 AM playing games is educational research.
viewpoint
NOUN[/ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/]
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter; an opinion
Two people look at the same thing — but each sees a completely different viewpoint.
At the checkpoint, pinpoint the clues to clarify your viewpoint!
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Origin
A compound of 'view' (from Old French 'veue', meaning 'sight' or 'look') and 'point' (from Latin 'punctum', meaning 'dot' or 'spot'). The term emerged in English to describe a specific position or location from which something is observed or considered.
Breakdown
view (Old French 'veue' = sight/look) + point (Latin 'punctum' = dot/spot) = viewpoint (a particular perspective or vantage point from which something is regarded)
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📝Examples
“From a cat's viewpoint, humans are just tall servants who open cans.”
“The teacher asked us to consider the historical event from multiple viewpoints.”
“From my viewpoint as a parent, staying up until 3 AM playing games is educational research.”
“It's important to respect other people's viewpoints even when we disagree.”
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