Aspect — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈa-ˌspekt/ as·pect

Meaning & Definition of Aspect

Aspect (noun)

  1. a particular status or phase in which something appears or may be regarded
  2. appearance to the eye or mind
  3. a particular appearance of the face, mien

Aspect (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded

    "depending on what aspect of college life you consider most important, there are several colleges which might be good for you"

    similar: angle, facet, hand, phase, side
    related: air, appearance, character, color, complexion, condition, face, look, semblance, shape, state, visage, period, stage, step, outlook, perspective, position, posture, shoes, slant, stance, standpoint, view, viewpoint, interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version, article, case, component, count, detail, dimension, element, factor, instance, item, matter, part, particular, point, regard, respect

  2. the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality

    "he has the aspect of a man used to giving orders and seeing them obeyed"

    similar: appearance, dress, figure, garb, look, mien, outside, presence, regard (archaic), cut of one's jib
    related: air, attitude, bearing, behavior, comportment, demeanor, deportment, manner, poise, pose, carriage, posture, stance, cast, mold, shape, turn, color, coloring, complexion, countenance, face, features, habit, habitus, person (archaic), physiognomy, superficies, visage

  3. the state or fact of facing a particular direction

    "the harbor's northern aspect means that vessels are often exposed to strong winds"

    similar: exposure, frontage, orientation
    related: alignment, arrangement

  4. a fixed intent look

    "his aspect was focused on the distant shore"

    similar: eye, gape, gaze, regard, scrutiny, stare
    related: glare, glower, contemplation, fixation, attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch, examination, inspection, perusal, study, survey
    near: blink (chiefly Scottish), flash, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, sight, stime (chiefly Scottish & Irish), oeillade, ogle, browse, scan

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aspect

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aspect:

Archaic: regard
angle, facet, hand, phase, side, appearance, dress, figure, garb, look, mien, outside, presence, exposure, frontage, orientation, eye, gape, gaze, scrutiny, stare, cut of one's jib

Related Words for Aspect

air, character, color, complexion, condition, face, semblance, shape, state, visage, period, stage, step, outlook, perspective, position, posture, shoes, slant, stance, standpoint, view, viewpoint, interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version, article, case

Near Antonyms of Aspect

blink, flash, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, sight, stime, oeillade, ogle, browse, scan

Word Forms of Aspect

Derived words: aspectual (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Aspect

Middle English, from Latin aspectus, from aspicere to look at, from ad- + specere to look spy

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Aspect

Words & Phrases Containing Aspect

aspect ratio

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspect

What does "Aspect" mean?

"Aspect" means a particular status or phase in which something appears or may be regarded. As a noun, it is defined as: a particular status or phase in which something appears or may be regarded. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Aspect"?

Other words for "Aspect" include angle, facet, hand, phase, side, appearance, dress and figure. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aspect" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aspect"?

There are 103 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aspect". Common alternatives include angle, facet, hand, phase, side, appearance, dress, figure, garb and look.

How do you use "Aspect" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aspect" in a sentence: "depending on what aspect of college life you consider most important, there are several colleges which might be good for you"; "he has the aspect of a man used to giving orders and seeing them obeyed"; "the harbor's northern aspect means that vessels are often exposed to strong winds".

Is "Aspect" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aspect" is a noun.

Is "Aspect" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Aspect" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Aspect"?

"Aspect" is pronounced /ˈa-ˌspekt/ and divided into syllables as as·pect.

What is the origin of the word "Aspect"?

"Aspect" comes from Middle English, from Latin aspectus, from aspicere to look at, from ad- + specere to look spy. First known use: 14th century.