principle of least astonishment

proper noun

A principle that the design should match the user's experience, expectations, and mental models.

Similar
POLAprinciple of least surprise
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. user interfaceartsA principle that the design should match the user's experience, expectations, and mental models.

    Synonyms: POLA, principle of least surprise

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA principle that the design should match the user's experience, expectations, and mental models.

Similar
POLAprinciple of least surprise
Also see
principle of least surprise

Translations

Finnish vähimmän kummastuksen periaate
  • vähimmän kummastuksen periaateuser interface principle
French principe de moindre surprise
  • principe de moindre surpriseuser interface principle
German Prinzip der geringsten Überraschung
  • Prinzip der geringsten Überraschunguser interface principle
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APA

principle of least astonishment. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/principle%20of%20least%20astonishment

MLA

“principle of least astonishment.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/principle%20of%20least%20astonishment. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “principle of least astonishment,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/principle%20of%20least%20astonishment.

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