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RWD

RWD

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A way of building websites so they change to fit different screen sizes
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: diseño web responsivo
  • Learning about RWD is essential for web developers in today's mobile-first world.

Examples

  • Modern websites often use RWD to ensure a good user experience on both phones and computers.

  • The client requested RWD so their site would look great on tablets and desktops.

  • Many developers use RWD to enhance user experience.

  • Have you heard about RWD in web design?

  • Modern websites often use RWD to ensure a good user experience on both phones and computers.

  • The client requested RWD so their site would look great on tablets and desktops.

  • Learning about RWD is essential for web developers in today's mobile-first world.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

RWD = responsive + web + design (semi-transparent) = R + W + D

An initialism from 'responsive web design'; the abbreviation transparently represents the phrase's component words. [Postprocessing: changed transparency from 'transparent' to 'semi-transparent' for abbreviation]

Etymology

RWD stands for responsive web design, where 'responsive' means to 'respond' or 'adjust' to the size of the screen. That's why RWD makes websites change their layout so they look good on phones, tablets, and computers.