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aspect

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈæsˌpɛkt// UK //ˈæspɛkt// as·pect Academic Archaic General-service

n. one part or feature of a larger situation, idea, or problem. You use this word when you want to focus on just one side of a complex topic.

n. a particular part or feature of a situation, idea, or problem. Often used to categorize different facets of a complex subject for analysis.


SIMPLE

The most important aspect of the job is teamwork.

CONTEXTUAL

We need to consider every aspect of the new law before we decide to support it.

COMPLEX

While the economic aspect of the proposal is sound, the environmental implications require a more thorough investigation by the planning committee.

Synonyms
Origin

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”).

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'of' to specify the subject being analyzed.

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