Definition

A rectangular area that shows what is currently visible on a screen or display.

Example

The website's layout adjusts to fit the size of the viewport on your device.

Conversation

Have you checked out the new app for drawing?

Not yet, what's special about it?

It has this amazing viewport feature that lets you zoom in really close.

That sounds cool! I need to try it out soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Viewport → It is formed from "view" (from Old French *veue*, meaning sight or vision) and "port" (from Latin *portus*, meaning a place of entry or harbor). The word "viewport" refers to a window or opening through which one can see, combining the concepts of sight and an entry point.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'view' as what you can see and 'port' as an entry point — a viewport is like a window that allows you to see through an entry.

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