Aspect
/ˈæspekt/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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1
A specific detail or feature of something.
/ˈæspekt/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A particular part or feature of something.
The best aspect of the job is the flexible hours.
💡 Simply: A part of something.
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2
We need to consider all aspects of the situation before making a decision.
How It's Used
General
"He considered every aspect of the problem."
Photography
"The photograph captured the dramatic aspect of the sunset."
From Middle French aspect, from Latin aspectus, past participle of aspicere "to look at," from ad- "to" + specere "to look."
The word has maintained its core meaning of 'a particular feature' throughout its history.
Memory tip
Think of 'spect' as in 'inspect' - you inspect the different aspects of something.
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