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aspect

as·pect

UK/ˈæspɛkt/ US/ˈæˌspɛkt/ fairly common

noun

1.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

  • “he studied every facet of the question”
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2.
3.

the visual percept of a region

  • “the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views”
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4.

the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb

5.

the expression on a person''s face

  • “a sad expression”
  • “a look of triumph”
  • “an angry face”
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Origin

From Middle English aspect, from Latin aspectus (“look, sight; appearance”), from aspiciō (“see; catch sight of; inspect”), from ad- (“to, towards, at”) + speciō (“look, look at, behold; observe”).

Phrases

  • aspect particle
  • aspect ratio
  • continuous aspect
  • habitual aspect
  • in full aspect
  • in trian aspect
  • modified aspect ratio
  • original aspect ratio

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