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English noun: aspect

1. aspect (cognition) a distinct feature or element in a problem


SamplesHe studied every facet of the question.


Synonymsfacet


Broader (hypernym)characteristic, feature


Narrower (hyponym)sector, side, sphere, surface

2. aspect (attribute) a characteristic to be considered


Broader (hypernym)characteristic

3. aspect (cognition) the visual percept of a region


SamplesThe most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views.


Synonymspanorama, prospect, scene, view, vista


Broader (hypernym)visual image, visual percept


Narrower (hyponym)background, coast, exposure, foreground, glimpse, ground, middle distance, side view, tableau

4. aspect the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb


Broader (hypernym)grammatical relation


Narrower (hyponym)durative, durative aspect, inchoative, inchoative aspect, iterative, iterative aspect, perfective, perfective aspect

5. aspect (attribute) the feelings expressed on a person's face


SamplesA sad expression.
A look of triumph.
An angry face.


Synonymsexpression, face, facial expression, look


Broader (hypernym)countenance, visage


Narrower (hyponym)leer, light, spark, sparkle, twinkle









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