Definition of aspects Aspects

/æˈspɛˌkts/ - [atspekts] -

We found 3 definitions of aspects from 2 different sources.

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  • aspects (Noun)
    Plural of aspect.

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Noun

Plural: aspects

aspect - the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
  grammatical relation a linguistic relation established by grammar
  perfective aspect, perfective the aspect of a verb that expresses a completed action
  durative, durative aspect the aspect of a verb that expresses its duration
  inchoative, inchoative aspect aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb
aspect - a distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question"
  facet
  characteristic, feature a distinguishing quality
  side an extended outer surface of an object; "he turned the box over to examine the bottom side"; "they painted all four sides of the house"
  sector, sphere measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end
aspect - a characteristic to be considered
aspect - the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
  view, prospect, scene, vista, panorama
  visual percept, visual image a percept that arises from the eyes; an image in the visual system
  background, ground (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
  coast the area within view; "the coast is clear"
  exposure the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
  foreground (computer science) a window for an active application
  glimpse a brief or incomplete view; "from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake"
  middle distance the part of a scene between the foreground and the background
  side view a view from the side of something
aspect - the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"
  expression, look, facial expression, face
  visage, countenance the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"
  leer a suggestive or sneering look or grin
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • aspect (n.)
    The act of looking; vision; gaze; glance.
  • aspect (n.)
    Look, or particular appearance of the face; countenance; mien; air.
  • aspect (n.)
    Appearance to the eye or the mind; look; view.
  • aspect (n.)
    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; as, a house has a southern aspect, that is, a position which faces the south.
  • aspect (n.)
    Prospect; outlook.
  • aspect (n.)
    The situation of planets or stars with respect to one another, or the angle formed by the rays of light proceeding from them and meeting at the eye; the joint look of planets or stars upon each other or upon the earth.
  • aspect (n.)
    The influence of the stars for good or evil; as, an ill aspect.
  • aspect (n.)
    To behold; to look at.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • aspect
    One among many similar or related, yet still distinct features or elements.
  • aspect
    A grammatical quality of a verb which determines the relationship of the speaker to the temporal flow of the event the verb describes; whether the speaker views the event from outside as a whole, or from within as it is unfolding.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • aspect
    as′pekt (in Shak. and elsewhere, as-pekt′), n. look: view: appearance, also applied figuratively to the mind: position in relation to the points of the compass: the situation of one planet with respect to another, as seen from the earth.—v.i. (obs.) to look at.—adj. As′pectable, visible, worth looking at. [L. aspectus—ad, at, specĕre, to look.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • aspect
    The looming of the land from sea-ward.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • aspect
    An army is said to hold a menacing aspect, when by advanced movements or positions it gives the opposing enemy cause to apprehend an attack. A country is said to have a military aspect, when its general situation presents appropriate obstacles or facilities for an army acting on the offensive or defensive. An army is said to have an imposing aspect, when it appears stronger than it really is. This appearance is often assumed for the purpose of deceiving an enemy, and may not improperly be considered as a principal ruse de guerre, or feint in war.

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