1. A characteristic to be considered
   "We need to examine every aspect of the proposal before making a decision"
    
2. A distinct feature or element in a problem
   "he studied every aspect of the question";
   - facet
    
3. The beginning, duration, completion or repetition of the action of a verb
   "The perfective aspect in 'I have eaten' indicates a completed action"
    
4. A distant view of a wide area, esp. one that is pleasant to look at
   "The hilltop offered a magnificent aspect of the countryside";
   - view, prospect, scene, vista, panorama
    
5. The feelings expressed on a person's face
   "Her aspect brightened when she saw her friend";
   - expression, look, facial expression, face
    
6. The direction that a surface or structure faces
   "The south aspect gets the most sunlight"

Derived forms: aspects

Type of: characteristic, countenance, feature, grammatical relation, visage, visual image, visual percept

Encyclopedia: Aspect