perspective Definition

perspective
noun

1. The observer's view of objects in relation to one another, especially with regard to the way they seem smaller the more distant they are.
2. The representation of this phenomenon in drawing and painting.
3. The balanced or objective view of a situation, in which all its elements assume their due importance

Example: After a flustered few days, he finally got things into perspective.
4. An individual way of regarding a situation, eg one influenced by personal experience or considerations.

Thesaurus: viewpoint, outlook, attitude, angle, slant.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin ars perspectiva optical science.