User Interface Design Vocabulary

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. 'Blurred' can also be used as a verb to describe the action of making something unclear or indistinct.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'blurred' describes something that is not clear or distinct.

• The image appeared blurred due to a camera focusing issue.
• I couldn't read the sign because it was all blurred.
• Her vision was so blurred after the party last night.
• The line between reality and fantasy was blurred in the movie.

noun a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a thin threadlike manner

verb to fall or let fall in drops

• The scientist carefully measured each drop of the solution before adding it to the mixture.
• I'll just drop by your place later to pick up the book.
• Let's hit up that new club and drop it like it's hot!
• After the argument, she felt a drop in her confidence.

noun a point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. meet and interact

verb to interact with a system or device

adjective relating to or involving interaction between two systems or entities

• The new software update includes a more user-friendly interface.
• I love how easy it is to navigate through the interface of this app.
• The interface on this website is super intuitive, I had no trouble finding what I needed.
• The interface between our departments needs to improve for better communication.

adjective describing something as having ripples or waves

adverb in a rippling or wavy manner

• The ripples in the pond created a ripply pattern on the surface of the water.
• I love skipping stones and watching the ripply effect they make on the water.
• The ripply waves at the beach were perfect for surfing.
• Her laughter had a ripply effect, causing everyone around her to smile.

noun a physical contact or interaction between two things

verb to come into or be in contact with something

• Please do not touch the artwork in the museum.
• Hey, don't touch that!
• Hands off, dude! Don't touch it!
• Her words really touched my heart.

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unhidden' describes something that is not hidden or concealed.

• The unhidden truth eventually came to light during the investigation.
• I found the unhidden key under the doormat.
• She left her unhidden phone on the table for everyone to see.
• His unhidden emotions were evident in his tearful eyes.

adjective describing the position or direction of facing forward

• The car seat should be installed in a forward-facing position according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Make sure the baby's car seat is facing forward before we start driving.
• I prefer sitting in the front row with a forward-facing view during the movie.
• She always tackles challenges with a forward-facing attitude, never looking back.

noun a record of a ship's speed, its progress, and any shipboard events

verb to disconnect from a computer system or network

• Please remember to log off your computer before leaving the office.
• Don't forget to log off when you're done using the computer.
• Make sure to peace out and log off when you're finished.
• It's important to log off from work and take time for yourself.