Definition of "perspective" in English

noun

1. A view, vista or outlook.

2. The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.

3. The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.

4. (dated) An artwork that represents three-dimensional objects in this way.

5. (figuratively) The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.

6. The ability to consider things in such relative perspective.

7. A perspective glass.

8. A sound recording technique to adjust and integrate sound sources seemingly naturally.

adjective

1. Of, in or relating to perspective.

   • a perspective drawing

2. (obsolete) Providing visual aid; of or relating to the science of vision; optical.