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Definition of Vista
1. Noun. The visual percept of a region. "The most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
Generic synonyms: Visual Image, Visual Percept
Specialized synonyms: Background, Ground, Coast, Exposure, Foreground, Glimpse, Middle Distance, Side View, Tableau
Derivative terms: Panoramic, Scenic, View
Definition of Vista
1. n. A view; especially, a view through or between intervening objects, as trees; a view or prospect through an avenue, or the like; hence, the trees or other objects that form the avenue.
2. n. A view; especially, a view through or between intervening objects, as trees; a view or prospect through an avenue, or the like; hence, the trees or other objects that form the avenue.
Definition of Vista
1. Noun. A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening, avenue or a passage ¹
2. Noun. A site offering such a view. ¹
3. Noun. (figuratively) A vision, a view presented to the mind in prospect or in retrospect by the imagination. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Vista
1. a distant view [n -S] : VISTAED [adj]
Medical Definition of Vista
1. Origin: It, sight, view, fr. Vedere, p. P. Visto, veduto, to see, fr. L. Videre, visum. See View, Vision. A view; especially, a view through or between intervening objects, as trees; a view or prospect through an avenue, or the like; hence, the trees or other objects that form the avenue. "The finished garden to the view Its vistas opens, and its alleys green." (Thomson) "In the groves of their academy, at the end of every vista, you see nothing but the gallows." (Burke) "The shattered tower which now forms a vista from his window." (Sir W. Scott) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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