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perspective

/pɚˈspɛktɪv/

noun

Meaning

  • A view, vista or outlook.

  • The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.

  • The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.

  • An artwork that represents three-dimensional objects in this way.

  • The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.

  • The ability to consider things in such relative perspective.

  • A perspective glass.

  • A sound recording technique to adjust and integrate sound sources seemingly naturally.

adjective

Meaning

  • Of, in or relating to perspective.

    "a perspective drawing"

  • Providing visual aid; of or relating to the science of vision; optical.