What is another word for perspective?

Pronunciation: [pəspˈɛktɪv] (IPA)

Perspective refers to one's point of view, outlook or perception about something. It can also refer to a particular way of looking at things. There are several synonyms for the word perspective, including viewpoint, stance, angle, approach, position, attitude, frame of reference, outlook, context, and interpretation. Each of these words captures a different nuance of the word perspective, but they are all used to describe the way in which one thinks about or sees something. Whether you are considering a problem or looking at art, having a well-rounded perspective can help you appreciate the complexity of the subject matter and reach informed conclusions that are rooted in a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

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Usage examples for Perspective

The physical exercise of the day's shooting, spent in a place entirely lacking the emotional atmosphere induced by Athena, had restored Lingard's sense of perspective.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
I would prefer to close my eye to a long series of wrong doings as I have done in the passing years, but the Polar controversy cannot be understood unless we get the perspective of the man who has forced it.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Time gave a better perspective to the case; Mr. Peary got that for which his hand had reached.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Perspective

  • I've been criticized for not having perspective in the past and I thought that of myself many times but not there.
    Andre Agassi
  • Canada is a good country to be from. It has a gentler slower pace - it lends perspective.
    Paul Anka
  • In a world of prayer, we are all equal in the sense that each of us is a unique person, with a unique perspective on the world, a member of a class of one.
    W. H. Auden
  • Though my books are written from a historical perspective, I have goon so far back that I am in the realm of prehistorical speculation rather than simple historical fact to weave my stories around.
    Jean M. Auel
  • Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.
    Marcus Aurelius

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