viewpoint

See also: view-point

English

Alternative forms

• view-point

Etymology

From view +‎ point.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈvjuː.pɔɪnt/

• Audio (US):

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Noun

viewpoint (plural viewpoints)

1. The position from which something is observed or considered

   The top of the hill offers a good viewpoint of the town.

2. An angle, outlook or point of view.

   Synonym: spin

   It is my personal viewpoint that veganism should be not only accepted, but actively encouraged by those in power.

Derived terms

• counterviewpoint
• multiviewpoint
• viewpointed
• viewpointless

Translations

point of view — see also point of view

• Spanish: punto visual m, punto visivo m