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viewpoint

viewpoint

119 4.1
A person's way of thinking about something
  • noun
  • /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
: punto de vista
  • Each individual expressed varying viewpoints, and the myriad of topics discussed were featured as their stories.
  • different viewpoints
  • express a viewpoint
  • share a viewpoint

These are two different viewpoints on what is.

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Examples

  • From my viewpoint, it's important to consider all sides of an argument.

  • Hold space for multiple viewpoints, even if you don't agree with them.

  • And I feel like a lot of men speak from a viewpoint almost of fear.

  • And we had that viewpoint until we actually played the games.

  • This is my main issue with this viewpoint and with this discussion.

  • As usual, Mark found himself both agreeing with her viewpoint and concerned about her state of mind.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • And so multiple people with different viewpoints can all be right at the same time.

  • That may be your viewpoint, but you can't influence the others with it, not in my research.

  • It's incredibly important to hear school librarians' viewpoints at the "State of the States" Web meetings.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Authors of historical novels also presented varied and often unpopular viewpoints about our past.

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

view
vsviewpoint
∞ 1.5

A personal opinion or belief about something

is a broader term for considering matters beyond a single opinion
perspective
vsviewpoint
∞ 4.1

A way of thinking shaped by your beliefs or experiences

is a general way of thinking rather than stressing personal influence
position
vsviewpoint
926 3.5

A view or opinion someone has about an issue

is a general way of thinking rather than a stance on a specific issue
point of view
vsviewpoint
502 3.7

A way someone thinks about something, for example legally or personally

is the general way of thinking about something rather than the observing position
angle
vsviewpoint
476 4.8

A particular way of looking at or presenting a situation

is the general way of thinking rather than focusing on presentation bias
perception
vsviewpoint
356 4.2

A way of understanding or judging something

is the broader way of thinking rather than the act of interpreting
standpoint
vsviewpoint
182 3.6

A way of looking at something from a particular point of view

is a general way of thinking rather than specifically evaluative attitude
stand
vsviewpoint
140 4.8

A person's opinion or position on a subject

is the broader way of thinking rather than a debating position
perspective on
vsviewpoint
133 4.2

A way of thinking about a subject or issue

is the general idea of thinking rather than one tied to a single subject
pov
vsviewpoint
  • Slang
48 8.4

A short way to say a person's opinion, often used online

is the neutral, standard term rather than an informal abbreviation
lens
vsviewpoint
47 5.7

A particular way of looking at or thinking about something

is a general way of thinking rather than a technical method
slant
vsviewpoint
14 5.1

A way of looking at something that favors one side

is the general way of thinking rather than an openly biased presentation
different angle
vsviewpoint
12 3.7

A new way of looking at something

is the usual form of thinking rather than a fresh alternative

How Strong

conviction
190 4.5
belief
∞ 1.1
position
926 3.5
viewpoint
119 4.1
opinion
∞ 1.0
view
∞ 1.5

Surface Forms

viewpoint singular
viewpoints plural

Morphology

viewpoint = view + point (transparent) = view + point

The sense is directly derived from combining 'view' (perspective) and 'point' (position/aspect) to mean a 'point of view', which learners can readily infer.

Etymology

Viewpoint comes from the simple parts view ('to see') and point ('place' or 'position'), so think of it as the place in your mind where you look at an idea. That's why a viewpoint means a particular way of thinking about something.