noun
aspect
AS-pehkt
noun
1
A particular feature or part of something being considered.
"We need to look at every aspect of the proposal before deciding."
"Cost is just one aspect of the decision."
2
The way something looks, or the direction it faces.
"The house has a lovely south-facing aspect over the valley."
3
(grammar) A property of a verb that shows how an action relates to time — for example, whether it's ongoing, completed, or repeated.
""Was running" shows continuous aspect, while "ran" shows simple aspect."
How to Use Aspect
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA single feature, angle, or facing direction of something being looked at or discussed.
Common pairings
every aspect of
a key aspect
south-facing aspect
Word Forms
aspected past tense, aspects plural, aspects singular
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Etymology
From Latin aspectus, "a look or appearance," from a verb meaning "to look at."