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viewpoint

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt// UK //vjˈuːpɔɪnt// view·point General-service

n. a person's opinion or way of thinking about a subject. It can also mean a physical place where you have a clear view of the area around you.

n. a particular attitude or way of considering a matter; a mental position from which things are viewed. Also refers to a physical location that affords a panoramic or unobstructed view.


SIMPLE

From my viewpoint, the plan seems very risky.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee listened to every member's viewpoint before making a final decision on the new park.

COMPLEX

The novel is unique because it shifts the narrative viewpoint between three different characters, allowing the reader to see how their conflicting motivations drive the plot forward.

Synonyms
Origin

From view + point.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'from' ('from my viewpoint') or 'of' ('a viewpoint of').

Pitfall

In my viewpointFrom my viewpointWhen expressing an opinion, the standard preposition is 'from', not 'in'.

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