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- pronunciation:
- ae
spekt
- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a part or element.
Our assignment was to write about one interesting aspect of space travel, so I chose the training of astronauts.
- synonyms:
- element, part
- similar words:
- attribute, characteristic, factor, feature, phase
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| definition 2: |
side or view.
Riding in the cart, we had a good view of the horse's rear aspect.- synonyms:
- appearance
- similar words:
- front, side, view
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| definition 3: |
a way in which something can be seen or considered.
From this aspect, the tree looks easy to climb.- synonyms:
- angle, side
- similar words:
- appearance, interpretation, light, perspective, slant, viewpoint, way
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| definition 4: |
expression on the face.
Grandfather's grim aspect told me he already knew about the broken window.- synonyms:
- expression
- similar words:
- air, cast, face, look
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| related words: |
angle, appearance, consideration, exterior, part, property, texture |
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The word aspect
contains the following parts:
a-3
Latin
prefix
that means to, toward
  More about this word part:
The prefix a-3 occurs in Latin and Old French loanwords. It is an assimilated form of ad-, which, in Latin loanwords, is used before roots beginning with "s" and another consonant, such as "spect" and "scrib." See ad-.
Example words:
spect, spec, spic, spectro
Latin
root
that means to see, look, watch
Example words:
aspect, conspicuous, despise, expectation, inconspicuous, inspect, inspector, perspective, prospect, respect, respective, special, species, specific, specimen, spectacle, spectacular, spectator, spectrum, speculate, suspect, suspicious
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