Art And Design Principles

noun the quantity or number needed to make a group complete

• The new furniture in the office is a perfect complement to the modern decor.
• The new rug really complements the couch in the living room.
• Those shoes totally complement your outfit, girl!
• Her kindness was a complement to his gruff demeanor.

noun a component or constituent of a whole or one of the parts into which a whole may be resolved

• The periodic table organizes all the known chemical elements.
• Mixing different elements in cooking can create unique flavors.
• The DJ mixed in some new elements to the song, making it even better.
• The elements of a good story include strong characters and a compelling plot.

noun A concept or theory of 'wholeness' or 'unity' in psychology, often used to describe the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

• The concept of gestalt psychology emphasizes the importance of considering the whole rather than just the sum of its parts.
• I like how the gestalt of the room comes together with all the different decorations.
• The gestalt of the situation is pretty messed up, if you ask me.
• She has a unique way of looking at things, always seeing the gestalt of a situation rather than just the details.

noun a horizontal line, plane, or position

adjective relating to or situated in a plane parallel to the horizon

• The architect designed the building with a strong emphasis on horizontal lines.
• I prefer my photos to be horizontal rather than vertical.
• Let's hang that picture up horizontal, it looks better that way.
• She tried to stay on a horizontal path in life, avoiding any major ups and downs.

noun a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

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• The proportion of students who passed the exam was higher than expected.
• The proportion of people who like pineapple on pizza is surprisingly high.
• The proportion of guys at the party was way more than girls.
• The proportion of love to hate in his heart seemed to be in balance.

adjective describing or relating to a straight line or lines

• The architect designed the building with a rectilinear shape to maximize space efficiency.
• The house has a rectilinear layout, with all the rooms lined up in a row.
• I like how the furniture is arranged in a rectilinear fashion, it looks so neat!
• His thought process is very rectilinear, he always approaches problems in a straightforward manner.

adjective In a state of being distracted or daydreaming, often due to being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

adverb In a manner that is distracted or daydreaming, often due to being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• The architect ensured that the windows were evenly spaced out along the facade.
• I tend to get spaced out when I'm tired and can't focus on anything.
• She's always so spaced out, like she's living in her own little world.
• His mind was so spaced out during the meeting that he didn't even hear his name being called.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing, person, or place

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Please make sure to set the vase right-side up on the table.
• Hey, can you turn that picture frame right-side up for me?
• I accidentally knocked over the cup, but luckily it landed right-side up.
• After a long day of chaos, everything finally felt like it was falling right-side up.