definitions Sep09

perspective
noun
1. a. A view or vista.
b. A mental view or outlook
c.The relationship of aspects of a subject to each other and to a whole
d.Subjective evaluation of relative significance; a point of view:
e. The ability to perceive things in their actual interrelations or comparative importance
2. The appearance of objects in depth as perceived by normal binocular vision.
3. The technique of representing three-dimensional objects and depth relationships on a two-dimensional surface.
from Medieval Latin perspicere, to inspect : per-, per- + specere, to look; see spek- in Indo-European roots
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foundation
noun
1. the basis or groundwork of anything
2. the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests
3. the lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly below the surface of the ground.
4. the act of founding, setting up, establishing, etc
5. the state of being founded
6. an institution financed by a donation or legacy to aid research, education, the arts, etc.
7. an endowment for such an institution
8. a cosmetic, as a cream or liquid, used as a base for facial makeup.
9. foundation garment: an undergarment worn by women to support or give shape to the contours of the body
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