Associations to the word «Aspect»

Wiktionary

ASPECT, noun. Any specific feature, part, or element of something.
ASPECT, noun. The way something appears when viewed from a certain direction or perspective.
ASPECT, noun. The way something appears when considered from a certain point of view.
ASPECT, noun. A phase or a partial, but significant view or description of something
ASPECT, noun. One's appearance or expression. [from 16th c.]
ASPECT, noun. 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.
ASPECT, noun. Prospect; outlook.
ASPECT, noun. (grammar) A grammatical quality of a verb which determines the relationship of the speaker to the internal temporal flow of the event the verb describes, or whether the speaker views the event from outside as a whole, or from within as it is unfolding. [from 19th c.]
ASPECT, noun. (astrology) The relative position of heavenly bodies as they appear to an observer on earth; the angular relationship between points in a horoscope. [from 14th c.]
ASPECT, noun. (obsolete) The act of looking at something; gaze. [14th-19th c.]
ASPECT, noun. (obsolete) Appearance to the eye or the mind; look; view.
ASPECT, noun. (computing) (programming) In aspect-oriented programming, a feature or component that can be applied to parts of a program independent of any inheritance hierarchy.
ASPECT RATIO, noun. The ratio of an object's longest dimension to its next-longest dimension.
ASPECT RATIO, noun. The ratio of width to height in a flat surface or 2-dimensional abstract construction, such as an image, character, or pixel. 4:3 (or 1.33:1) is the standard ratio for NTSC video. 1.85:1 and 2.35:1 are the most common aspect ratios for motion pictures.
ASPECT RATIOS, noun. Plural of aspect ratio

Dictionary definition

ASPECT, noun. A distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question".
ASPECT, noun. A characteristic to be considered.
ASPECT, noun. The visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views".
ASPECT, noun. The beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb.
ASPECT, noun. The feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face".

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky