As with many words in the English language, perspective has multiple meanings. Within each meaning, we all interrupt what we want them to mean. @samureyex, you purposed a question that can be answered in more ways than one. Since this is English and not Mathematics, without further adieu;
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1.
the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point.
"a perspective drawing"
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2.
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
"most guidebook history is written from the editor's perspective".
'A point of view' would best describe this entire discussion. We all get one.
AB