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pagination

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌpædʒɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ˌpædʒɪˈneɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The way pages are organized and numbered in a book or document.


Example

The pagination of the report made it easy to find specific sections.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how the pagination in this book is a bit confusing?
Sloth B
Yeah, I found it hard to follow the chapters sometimes.
Sloth A
Exactly! I prefer when the pagination is clear and consistent.
Sloth B
Me too! It really helps with keeping track of where you are.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
numbering
sequencing
arrangement
Antonyms
disorder
chaos
confusion
Root Explanation

Pagination → It is formed from "pagina" (from Latin, meaning page) and "-tion" (meaning the action or process of). The word "pagination" refers to the process of dividing a document into pages.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for page, 'pagina', to remember that pagination is all about the process of creating pages.

Visually Confused Words
sagination
patination
agnation
mispagination
compagination
margination
imagination
evagination
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