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perspective
a point of view or way of seeing something
Synonyms
- viewpoint
- outlook
- angle
perspective in a sentence
The novel presents the conflict from the child's perspective.
The essay considers the strike from the workers' perspective.
Where it comes from
From Latin perspicere, meaning 'to look through' or 'see clearly.'
Memory hook
Perspective is the position from which you inspect a problem.
Word parts
- spec — look at, observe
perspective: per- (through) + spec (look)
Read it in context
- Two Paths to Public Rule Social Science
Practice perspective in the app