aspect

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈæspɛkt/

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• Hyphenation: as‧pect

Noun

Singular aspect

Plural aspects

1. (countable) An aspect is a view of something, often something non-physical, such as an idea or a problem.

   In Chapter 2 we look at processor size. In Chapter 3 we consider other aspects of processor design.

2. (grammar) In grammar, aspect is the verb form(s) that show the speaker's view of whether the situation is complete or happens again and again. English shows the progressive aspect by using (be) + -ing.

   "I go" and "I'm going" are both present tense, but "I'm going" is in the progressive aspect.

Synonyms

• part
• side
• view
• feature
• characteristic

See also

• aspect ratio