aspect
/'æspekt/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A particular part or feature of something: A way in which something can be viewed, considered, or understood; a facet or element.
- The appearance or expression of something, especially a person's face: The look or expression on someone's face.
- The positioning or direction of a building or object in relation to the points of the compass: The side of a building facing a particular direction.
- (Grammar) A grammatical category that expresses how an action, event, or state relates to the flow of time: It indicates whether an action is complete, ongoing, repeated, etc.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Feature/Facet):
- We need to consider every aspect of the problem before making a decision.
- The financial aspect of the project is the most challenging.
- Noun (Appearance/Expression):
- His face had a grim aspect.
- Her cheerful aspect brightened the room.
- Noun (Direction):
- The house has a southern aspect, so it gets plenty of sun.
- Noun (Grammar):
- In English, the progressive aspect (e.g., "is walking") indicates an ongoing action.
Advanced Usage
- "From a legal aspect": Considering the legal perspective or implications.
- From a legal aspect, the contract is sound.
- "To take on a new aspect": To appear differently; to change in appearance or nature.
- The situation took on a more serious aspect after the new evidence was revealed.
Variants and Related Words
- Aspectual (adj): Relating to or expressing grammatical aspect.
- The verb form has an aspectual function.
- Multi-aspect (adj): Involving or considering many facets.
- It was a multi-aspect analysis.
Synonyms
- Facet: A particular aspect or feature of something.
- Feature: A distinctive attribute or aspect.
- Dimension: An aspect or feature of a situation.
- Expression: The look on someone's face.
Related Phrases
- In this aspect: Regarding this particular part or feature.
- The plan is weak in this aspect.
- All aspects: Every part or feature.
- The report covers all aspects of the industry.
Idioms
- To change aspect: To alter in appearance or character.
- The valley changes aspect with the seasons.
- A saving aspect: A redeeming or positive feature in an otherwise negative situation.
- The only saving aspect was that no one was hurt.
Noun
- the feelings expressed on a person's face
- a sad expression
- a look of triumph
- an angry face
- the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
- the visual percept of a region
- the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
- a characteristic to be considered
- a distinct feature or element in a problem
- he studied every facet of the question