perspective (noun)
111ivory tower — noun /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊə,ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊɚ/ A sheltered, overly academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations. Such a proposal looks fine from an ivory tower, but it could never… …
112otacousticon — noun /əʊtəˈkuːstɪkɒn/ An instrument to aid hearing, such as an ear trumpet or hearing aid. [...] Gyges invisible ring, or some rare perspective glass, or otacousticon, which would so multiply species that a man might hear and see all at once… …
113first-person shooter — noun A combat or video game in the genre characterized by a three dimensional view from from the players perspective, often holding a weapon in front Syn: FPS …
114focalization — noun a) The perspective through which a narrative is presented b) Putting into focus …
115standpoint — noun Point of view; perspective Bathing once a month may save time, but from a cleanliness standpoint, its not effective …
116critical theory — noun a philosophical approach to culture, and especially to literature, seen from a modified Marxist perspective …
117illusionism — noun the use of perspective in art to give an appearance of three dimensionality. Derivatives illusionistic adjective …
118scenography — noun 1》 the design and painting of theatrical scenery. 2》 (in painting and drawing) the representation of objects in perspective. Derivatives scenographic adjective …
119vanishing point — noun 1》 the point at which receding parallel lines viewed in perspective appear to converge. 2》 the point at which something that has been decreasing disappears altogether …
120law — noun 1 SYSTEM OF RULES (singular, uncountable) the whole system of rules that citizens of a country or place must obey: against the law (=illegal): Sex discrimination is against the law. | break the law (=do something illegal): There were easy… …
