Phrase guide

responsive web design

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Approach to web design that makes Web pages render well on a variety of devices and screen sizes to ensure usability and satisfaction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: Web

Topics: arts, design

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: RWD, responsive design, responsive website design

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: web design

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: اَلتَّصْمِيمُ الْمُسْتَجِيبُ لِمَوَاقِعِ الْوَيبْ — responsive web design
  • Chinese: 响应式网页设计 — responsive web design
  • German: Responsive Webdesign — responsive web design
  • Japanese: レスポンシブウェブデザイン — responsive web design
  • Magyar: reszponzív weboldal — responsive web design
  • Polish: responsywny web design — responsive web design
  • Swedish: responsiv webbdesign — responsive web design