Phrase guide

linear perspective

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A form of geometric perspective in which parallel lines are represented as converging in order to give the illusion of depth and distance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: art, arts

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: perspective

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: appearance, visual aspect

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: viivaperspektiivi — perspective
  • Finnish: lineaariperspektiivi — perspective
  • French: perspective linéaire — perspective
  • Polish: perspektywa linearna — perspective
  • Russian: лине́йная перспекти́ва (linéjnaja perspektíva) — perspective
  • Spanish: perspectiva linear — perspective