perspectiva

Portuguese

/peɾs.pek.ˈt͡ʃi.va/, /peɾs.pek.ˈt͡ʃi.va/

noun
Definitions
  • perspective view, vista or outlook
  • (optics) perspective appearance of depth in objects
  • perspective technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface
  • perspective; point of view
  • prospect; anticipation; expectation

Etymology

Derived from Latin perspectiva.

Origin

Latin

perspectiva

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