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old perspective

[/oʊld pərˈspektɪv/]
noun phrasepl: old perspectives
perspectiva antiga
1. A viewpoint or way of understanding something that was previously held or is outdated
From an old perspective, people believed the Earth was flat.
De uma perspectiva antiga, as pessoas acreditavam que a Terra era plana.
2. A historical or traditional viewpoint that has been superseded by newer understanding
The old perspective on medicine has been replaced by modern science.
A perspectiva antiga sobre medicina foi substituída pela ciência moderna.
Synonyms
outdated viewformer viewpointtraditional perspectivehistorical stance
Antonyms
new perspectivemodern viewpointcurrent understandingcontemporary view

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspectiva antiga
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
perspectiva antiga
Common business and academic context
Portugal
perspectiva antiga
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

old school thinking
outdated mindset
stuck in the past
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