Definition of VIEWPOINT

viewpoint

Plural: viewpoints

Noun

  • a mental position from which things are viewed
    • "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"
  • a place from which something can be viewed
  • The position from which something is observed or considered
  • An angle, outlook or point of view.

Examples

  • From the top of the hill you get a good viewpoint of the town.
  • It is my personal viewpoint that veganism should be not only accepted, but actively encouraged by those in power.

Origin / Etymology

From view + point.

Synonyms

point of view, stand, standpoint, vantage point, spin

Scrabble Score: 17

viewpoint: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
viewpoint: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
viewpoint: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

viewpoint: valid Words With Friends Word