1. A point of view, opinion, or way of understanding something that was held or used in the past but is no longer current
From a former perspective, this problem seemed insurmountable.
De uma perspectiva anterior, este problema parecia intransponível.
2. An outdated or previous viewpoint that contrasts with a current understanding
Abandoning the former perspective allowed us to find innovative solutions.
Abandonar a perspectiva passada nos permitiu encontrar soluções inovadoras.