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former perspective

[ˈfɔːrmər pərˈspɛktɪv]
noun phrasepl: former perspectives
perspectiva anterior / perspectiva passada
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 A point of view, opinion, or way of understanding something that was held or used in the past but is no longer current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 An outdated or previous viewpoint that contrasts with a current understanding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.
Synonyms
previous viewpointold perspectiveoutdated viewpast outlookearlier standpoint
Antonyms
current perspectivepresent viewpointnew perspectivemodern outlook

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspectiva anterior / ponto de vista passado
Commonly used in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
perspectiva antiga / visão passada
More colloquial usage in business environments
Portugal
perspectiva anterior / ponto de vista antigo
Formal and academic usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

looking at it from a former perspective
shift in perspective
change of viewpoint
out of date perspective
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