aspect
a distinct feature or element in a problem
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,278 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,663 times across 175,177 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a distinct feature or element in a problem also: facet he studied every facet of the question
- a characteristic to be considered
- the visual percept of a region also: view, prospect, scene, vista, panorama the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
- the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
- the feelings expressed on a person's face also: expression, look, facial expression, face a sad expressiona look of triumph
aspect in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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This man had altogether a suspicious and sinister aspect which his manners did nothing to belie.
The Shadow of a Crime: A Cumbrian Romance · Hall, Sir Caine · Chapter 1
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The distant fields retained their quiet and smiling aspect under the mild rays of the autumn sun.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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This prevalence of snowy costumes gave the promenade deck an invitingly cool, and cheerful and picnicky aspect.
Following the Equator — Part 1 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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There still, however, seems an aspect Homeric poems, and a demand in connection with Homer to be recognised, and to be satisfied.
The Odyssey of Homer · 751? BCE-651? BCE Homer · Chapter 1