perspective meaning
perspective :
viewpoint, outlook
noun
▪ From her perspective, the project was challenging.
▪ From her viewpoint, the project was challenging.
▪ His perspective changed after the meeting.
▪ His outlook changed after the meeting.
paraphrasing
▪
▪ outlook – viewpoint
▪ stance – position
▪ angle – viewpoint
Pronunciation
perspective [pərˈspɛk.tɪv]
The stress is on the second syllable 'spec' and sounds like 'per-spek-tiv'.
Common phrases and grammar about perspective
perspective - Common meaning
noun
viewpoint, outlook
Part of Speech Changes for "perspective"
▪ perspective (noun) – a particular way of viewing something
▪ perspectives (plural noun) – multiple ways of viewing something
Common Expressions with "perspective"
▪ gain perspective – to understand better
▪ different perspectives – various viewpoints
▪ change perspective – to alter one's viewpoint
▪ broader perspective – a wider viewpoint
Important examples of perspective in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, perspective often refers to a viewpoint or way of thinking about a situation.
Example of a confusing word: prospective (expected or likely)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Perspective is used to express different viewpoints in grammar questions, often requiring the correct synonym.
perspective
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
different perspective
means 'different viewpoint', used when considering various opinions.
see things from another perspective
means 'understand things differently'.
Differences between similar words and perspective
perspective
,
viewpoint
differences
perspective is a way of thinking about something, while viewpoint is a specific position or angle from which something is observed.
perspective
,
outlook – perspective
differences
perspective refers to a way of thinking, while outlook refers to a general attitude or forecast.
Words with the same origin as perspective
The origin of perspective
perspective comes from the Latin 'perspectiva', which relates to seeing through or viewing.
Word structure
It has the prefix 'per' (through), root 'spect' (to look), and suffix 'ive' (related to), so perspective means 'related to looking through'.
Words with the same origin
The root of perspective is 'spect' (to look). Words with the same root include inspect (to look into), respect (to look back or admire), and suspect (to look at with doubt).
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