Phrase Hound found 28 phrases and 10 compound words that contain aspect. The most common are listed below. Open aspect in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 28
- aspect ratioThe ratio of an object's longest dimension to its next-longest dimension.
- imperfective aspectA feature of a verb which denotes that its action or condition does not have a fixed temporal boundary, but is habitual, unfinished, continuous, repetitive or in progress.
- perfective aspectA feature of the verb which denotes viewing the event the verb describes as a completed whole, rather than from within the event as it unfolds. For example, "she sat down" as opposed to "she was sitting down". Since the focus is on the …
- aspect-orientedDescribing a system which has been written so that different subsystems appear to add themselves to the main business logic without that logic having to include them explicitly.
- aorist aspectA temporal feature of the verb which denotes the speaker's standpoint of the event described by the verb, as from outside of the event and seeing it as a completed whole.
- iterative aspectA subclass of imperfective verbs that denote a continuously repeated action. An example in English would be the iterative verb sniffle, as opposed to the noniterative sniff.
- grammatical aspectThe aspect of a verb phrase (verb group) or other predicate – its temporal structure or relationship to the time of use – marked through any of various grammatical elements, as distinguished from lexical aspect.
- continuous aspectA grammatical aspect that expresses the state of the subject that is continuing the action.
- progressive aspectA grammatical aspect that expresses the dynamic quality of actions that are in progress.
- signal aspectThe visual appearance of a railway signal
- semelfactive aspectA subclass of perfective verbs that denotes a momentary or punctiliar action (e.g., to sneeze, to blink).
- aspect-oriented languageA programming language that aims to increase modularity by allowing the separation of cross-cutting concerns.
- lexical aspectA property of verbs and other predicates indicating internal temporal nature; aktionsart.
- frequentative aspectA subclass of imperfective verbs that denotes a continuously repeated action. An example in English would be the frequentative verb to crackle, as opposed to the nonfrequentative to crack.
- habitual aspectA feature of the verb which specifies an action as occurring habitually, usually, ordinarily, or customarily
- aspect ratiosplural of aspect ratio: The ratio of an object's longest dimension to its next-longest dimension.
- aspect-oriented programmingA programming paradigm that aims to increase modularity by allowing the separation of cross-cutting concerns.
- multi-aspectSynonym of multiple-aspect: Designating a colour-light railway signal which displays at least three aspects.
- multiple-aspectDesignating a colour-light railway signal which displays at least three aspects.
- in full aspectAffronté or facing forward.
- aspect particleA grammatical particle (part of speech that cannot be inflected) that changes the aspect of a verb.
- modified aspect ratioAn aspect ratio in which a motion picture is formatted to fit a specific type of screen (historically 1.33:1), as opposed to original aspect ratio.
- original aspect ratioThe aspect ratio of the rectangular shape that the director intended his or her motion picture to be viewed in, as opposed to modified aspect ratio.
- aspect-oriented languagesplural of aspect-oriented language: A programming language that aims to increase modularity by allowing the separation of cross-cutting concerns.
- aspect-oriented programming languageSynonym of aspect-oriented language: A programming language that aims to increase modularity by allowing the separation of cross-cutting concerns.
Compound words 10
- aspectiveReflecting one or more aspects, usually of a unified whole, as opposed to a heterogenous entity composed of qualitatively different parts.
- aspectismThe belief that apparently distinct features of a person (such as body vs. soul) are actually just different aspects, or ways of looking at, of a unified entity.
- aspectlessWithout aspect.
- multiaspectRelating to, or exhibiting multiple aspects
- subaspectA lesser or subsidiary aspect.
- aspectableCapable of being seen; visible.
- aspectantFace to face (especially heraldry).
- aspectologyThe branch of psychology concerned with aspects of one's own personality.
- aspectionThe act of viewing; a look.
- aspectionsplural of aspection: The act of viewing; a look.