Aesthetics: Adjective
Definition: of or relating to art or beauty
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aesthetics?show=0&t=1385186698
In the reading ” The Brooklyn Bridge” by Philip Lopate, the author expresses his feelings towards the bridge by saying ” Aesthetics and tradition both came to the rescue.”
Now that I understand that word I know it meant thatĀ theĀ bridge was both tradition and beauty to him.
