Nomen

der Gesichtspunkt

Translation

point of view, viewpoint, aspect

Betrachten wir es von einem anderen Gesichtspunkt.

Let's look at it from another point of view.

Unter diesem Gesichtspunkt ist die Entscheidung richtig.

From this point of view, the decision is correct.

Es gibt verschiedene Gesichtspunkte zu diesem Thema.

There are various points of view on this topic.

((from a ... point of view)) to view sth. From this point of view, it's complicated.

((under a ... aspect)) Under the financial aspect, it's impossible.

die Perspektive (perspective), die Ansicht (view), der Standpunkt (standpoint)

Composed of 'Gesicht' (face, or here 'view') and 'Punkt' (point). It literally means 'viewpoint'.

Imagine the 'point' ('Punkt') from which your 'face/view' ('Gesicht') is looking at something. That's your point of view.