aspects
English meaning: Aspects
Definition
Any specific feature, part, or element of something.
Example
“Japan's aging population is an important aspect of its economy.”
Another example: “The course covers all aspects of running a small business.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral and very common; specific features, parts, or angles of something (all aspects of the plan). Used in everyday, academic, and analytical writing. Also a grammatical and astrological term. Plural of 'aspect'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'aspectus' (a seeing, look, appearance), from 'aspicere' (to look at); entered English in the 14th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- various aspects
- different aspects
- key aspects
- all aspects
- important aspects
- practical aspects
Word Forms
aspect (n, sing.); aspects (pl.)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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