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Definition perspective

Etymology

Middle English, attested since 1381, from Old - or Middle French, from the first word of the Medieval Latin perspectiva ars (�science of optics�), the feminine of perspectivus (�of sight, optical�), from perspectus, the past participle of perspicere (�to inspect, look through�), itself from per- (�through�) + specere (�to look at�); the noun sense was influenced or mediated by Italian prospettiva, from prospetto (�prospect�).

Noun

perspective (countable and uncountable, plural perspectives)

1. A view, vista or outlook.
2. The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.
3. The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.
4. (dated) An artwork that represents three-dimensional objects in this way.
5. (figuratively) The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.
6. The ability to consider things in such relative perspective.
7. A perspective glass.
8. A sound recording technique to adjust and integrate sound sources seemingly naturally.

Adjective

perspective (not comparable)

1. Of, in or relating to perspective.
2. (obsolete) Providing visual aid; of or relating to the science of vision; optical.

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