Perspective

Pronunciation: /pərˈspɛktɪv/

Definitions of perspective

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

Example Sentences

A1 From my perspective, the movie was really good.

A2 She has a unique perspective on life.

B1 The novel offers a fresh perspective on historical events.

B2 His perspective on the issue is quite insightful.

C1 The artist's work challenges traditional perspectives on art.

C2 The symposium provided a comprehensive perspective on the topic.

adjective relating to or concerned with the way in which something is perceived or regarded

Example Sentences

A1 She has a different perspective on the situation.

A2 From my perspective, the movie was really good.

B1 His perspective on the issue is quite unique.

B2 The artist's perspective in the painting is truly captivating.

C1 The novel offers a complex perspective on societal norms.

C2 The filmmaker's unique perspective shines through in every frame of the movie.

Examples of perspective in a Sentence

formal From a historical perspective, we can see how societal norms have evolved over time.

informal In my perspective, I think we should go with the first option.

slang Dude, you need to change your perspective on this situation.

figurative Looking at the issue from a different perspective can often lead to new solutions.

Grammatical Forms of perspective

• past tense: perspectived
• plural: perspectives
• comparative: more perspective
• superlative: most perspective
• present tense: perspectives
• future tense: will perspective
• perfect tense: have perspectived
• continuous tense: is perspectiving
• singular: perspective
• positive degree: perspective
• infinitive: to perspective
• gerund: perspectiveing
• participle: perspectived

Origin and Evolution of perspective

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'perspective' originated from the Latin word 'perspectivus', which means 'clearly perceived'. It was derived from the verb 'perspicere', meaning 'to see through'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of art to refer to the technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface, the word 'perspective' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of a particular point of view or way of looking at things.