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respacing

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈspeɪsɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈspeɪsɪŋ/

noun
Definition

The act of adjusting the space between items or elements, often to improve layout or organization.


Example

The respacing of the text made the document much easier to read.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you thought about the respacing of the plants in your garden?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it could really help them grow better.
Sloth A
I read that proper respacing can make a huge difference in their health.
Sloth B
Absolutely! I'm planning to do it this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rearrangement
redistribution
reorganization
Antonyms
disorder
confusion
disarray
Root Explanation

Respacing → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "spacing" (from the root "space" which comes from Latin "spatium", meaning room or area). The word "respacing" means to create space again or to adjust the spacing anew.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'room' or 'area' ('spatium') to remember that respacing means to create space again.

Visually Confused Words
spacing
repaying
reaching
resing
racing
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