as·pect 
/ˈæˌspɛkt/ noun
plural as·pects /ˈæˌspɛkt/ noun 1 [count] : a part of something
▪ Our proposal differs from theirs in one important aspect. [=respect] — usually + of ▪ Their religion affects almost/nearly/virtually every aspect [=facet] of their lives. ▪ Eating healthy foods is only/just one aspect [=part] of a healthy lifestyle. ▪ Nobody has discussed the most important aspect of the problem. ▪ Computers now influence all aspects of American life. 2 formal : the way a person, place, or thing appears [singular] ▪ The old house took on a dark and lonely aspect [=appearance] at night. [noncount] ▪ Their gods are primarily human in aspect. [=they look like humans] 3 [singular] formal : the direction that something (such as a room or building) faces or points towards
▪ The house has a southern aspect. [=a southern exposure; the front of the house faces the south] — sometimes used figuratively ▪ We studied the situation from every aspect. [=angle] 4 grammar : the characteristic of a verb that expresses the way an action happens ◊A verb's aspect shows whether an action happens one time and stops quickly, happens repeatedly, or happens continuously. [count] ▪ The aspect of “sit” in “please sit down now” is different from the aspect of “sitting” in “I was sitting at my desk.” [noncount] ▪ two verb forms differing in aspect
▪ Our proposal differs from theirs in one important aspect. [=respect] — usually + of ▪ Their religion affects almost/nearly/virtually every aspect [=facet] of their lives. ▪ Eating healthy foods is only/just one aspect [=part] of a healthy lifestyle. ▪ Nobody has discussed the most important aspect of the problem. ▪ Computers now influence all aspects of American life.
▪ The house has a southern aspect. [=a southern exposure; the front of the house faces the south] — sometimes used figuratively ▪ We studied the situation from every aspect. [=angle]
