A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today. Definition and synonyms of quintessential from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Publishers Limited. must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today. Definition and synonyms of quintessential from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Publishers Limited.
linear perspective. n. A form of perspective in drawing and painting in which parallel lines are represented as converging so as to give the illusion of depth and distance.
Definition of perspective for Students. 1  1 : the angle or direction in which a person looks at an object. 2  2 : point of view. 3  3 : the ability to understand what is important and what isn't I know you're disappointed, but keep your perspective.  4 : an accurate rating of what is important and what isn't Let's keep things in perspective.