Aspects
/ˈæspɛkts/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
A particular part or feature of something.
/ˈæspɛkts/
nounneutralBeginner
General
The positive aspects of the job outweigh the negatives.
💡 Simply: A part of something.
More Examples
2
He considered all aspects before making a decision.
How It's Used
General
"We need to consider all aspects of the problem."
Business
"The report highlighted several key aspects of the company's performance."
From Middle English aspecte, from Old French aspect, from Latin aspectus, from aspectare "to look at," from ad- "to" + spectare "to look." The word's evolution reflects its core meaning of 'a way of looking at something'.
The word 'aspects' has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its history, primarily focusing on different facets or viewpoints.
Memory tip
Think of 'spect' as in 'inspect' - looking at a specific part.
Practice
Base: aspect
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Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written