perspective

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perspective[1,noun] perspective[2,noun] perspective[3,adjective] aerial perspective linear perspective

Main Entry: ¹per·spec·tive
Pronunciation: p&r-'spek-tiv
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English perspectyf, from Medieval Latin perspectivum, from neuter of perspectivus of sight, optical, from Latin perspectus, past participle of perspicere to look through, see clearly, from per- through + specere to look -- more at PER-, SPY
archaic : an optical glass (as a telescope)