aspect
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3.4
- noun
- /ˈæs.pɛkt/
:
semblante
- I forgot about that aspect of him.
So it's always playing on some aspect of the human face, Right.
- So it's always playing on some aspect of the human face, Right.
Examples
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Every face has two aspects.
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And that emotional aspect is all part of the job.
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If for any reason someone must hide an aspect of self, that employee is not truly present with the work.
Academic text (2015) -
Natural expressions can also enable the aspect perception of emotion.
Academic text (2017) -
Every aspect of your appearance and behaviour will reflect on you, on the department, and on me as your sempai.
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Caregivers found this aspect of their work particularly satisfying; one caregiver explained as follows:
Academic text (2008) -
The teacher observed the students' faces to understand the emotional aspect of their responses.
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Her smile revealed a warm aspect of her personality that instantly put everyone at ease.
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He studied the subtle aspects of her expression to gauge how she felt about the news.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
The expression that shows a person's feelings
∞
1.0
An expression on the face that shows a feeling
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1.8
The way a person or thing looks to other people
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2.5
A look on the face that shows what someone feels or thinks
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1.8
A look or movement on the face that shows feelings
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7.2
A person's face or the expression on it that shows mood
An expression on a person's face that shows their feelings
The way a person shows feelings in their face or voice
Compounds
- Specialized
A verb form that shows an action is continuing, repeated, or not finished
How Expressive
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word aspect comes from the Latin aspicere, made of ad- 'to' and specere 'to look', so it first meant 'to look at'. That's why aspect can mean the way a person's face 'looks' and shows emotion.