aspect

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A particular part or feature of something.

   Safety is the most important aspect of the job.

2. 2
   noun

   A way of looking at or thinking about something.

   Let's consider the problem from every aspect.

3. 3
   noun

   The direction a building or window faces.

   The house has a southern aspect and gets lots of sun.

From Middle English aspect, from Latin aspectus (“look, sight; appearance”), from aspiciō (“see; catch sight of; inspect”), from ad- (“to, towards, at”) + speciō (“look, look at, behold; observe”).

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