aspect

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈæspɛkt/
Noun
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

Synonyms
facet
Example Sentences
  • Japan's aging population is an important aspect of its economy.
2 Definition

The way something appears when viewed from a certain direction or perspective.

3 Definition

The way something appears when considered from a certain point of view.

4 Definition

A phase or a partial, but significant view or description of something.

5 Definition

One's appearance or expression.

Synonyms
appearance blee look
6 Definition

Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation to the points of the compass.

Example Sentences
  • The house has a southern aspect, i.e. a position which faces the south.
7 Definition

Prospect; outlook.

8 Definition

(grammar) A grammatical quality of a verb which determines the relationship of the speaker to the internal temporal flow of the event which the verb describes, or whether the speaker views the event from outside as a whole, or from within as it is unfolding.

9 Definition

The relative position of heavenly bodies as they appear to an observer on earth; the angular relationship between points in a horoscope.

10 Definition

The personified manifestation of a deity that represents one or more of its characteristics or functions.

11 Definition

The act of looking at something; gaze.

12 Definition

Appearance to the eye or the mind; look; view.

13 Definition

In aspect-oriented programming, a feature or component that can be applied to parts of a program independent of any inheritance hierarchy.

14 Definition

The visual indication of a colour light (or mechanical) signal as displayed to the driver. With colour light signals this would be red, yellow or green.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of a planet) To have a particular aspect or type of aspect.

2 Definition

To channel a divine being.

3 Definition

To look at.