aspect

UK /ˈæspɛkt/ US /ˈæspɛkt/
noun 5verb 3

Definitions

noun

1

Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

Japan's aging population is an important aspect of its economy.

2

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

Given the limitations of planar representation[…] The painter is constantly forced to choose one aspect over the other.

3

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

in certain aspects [ = in certain respects]

“Perspective” can be understood in different ways. It can mean a single aspect from which something is considered or evaluated; it can also mean a view from a relation between aspects of a subject.

4

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

5

One's appearance or expression.

Art thou but Captaine of a thouſand horſe, That by Characters grauen in thy browes, And by thy martiall face and ſtout aſpect, Deſeru’ſt to haue the leading of an hoſte?

In Knots they ſtand, or in a Rank they Walk, / Serious in Aſpect, earneſt in their Talk: […]

verb

1

To have a particular aspect or type of aspect.

2

To channel a divine being.

3

To look at.

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