vista
|vis/ta|
B2
/ˈvɪstə/
scenic view
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vista' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'vista', where 'vista' meant 'sight' or 'view'.
Historical Evolution
'vista' changed from the Italian word 'vista' and eventually became the modern English word 'vista'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sight' or 'view', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
The vista from the mountaintop was breathtaking.
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Noun 2
a mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events.
The vista of her future seemed bright and promising.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35