vista
UK: ˈvɪstə | US: ˈvɪstə
n. a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening (e.g., between buildings or trees)
n. a mental vision of a series of events or possibilities
vista = vis<see> + ta<noun suffix>
- vis (from Latin videre, meaning "to see")
- ta (a noun-forming suffix, often found in Romance languages like Italian and Spanish)
Etymology Origin:
The word vista entered English in the mid-17th century from Italian, where it originally meant "sight" or "view." It traces back to the Latin videre ("to see"), which also gave rise to English words like vision and visible. The Italian vista evolved to emphasize a scenic view, often framed by natural or architectural elements. The term later expanded metaphorically to describe mental "views" of future possibilities.
The hotel room offered a stunning vista of the ocean.
Walking through the forest, we caught glimpses of mountain vistas between the trees.
The book presents a sweeping vista of human history.
From the hilltop, the vista of the valley below was breathtaking.
His speech opened up new vistas for scientific collaboration.