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Definition

What Is Responsive Web Design?

A web design approach that ensures a website's layout and content adapt fluidly to different screen sizes and devices using flexible grids, images, and CSS media queries.

Related Terms

Mobile First

Breakpoint

Viewport

CSS

Above the Fold

Example

A Webflow site built with responsive design automatically adapts its hero layout from a two-column desktop view to a stacked single-column mobile view.

Synonyms:

Adaptive design, Fluid design

Acronyms:

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