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Vocabulary — the shared language of CSS collaboration
CSS has a small set of terms that help us describe structure, flow, spacing, and visual tone with clarity.
This section gathers the essential vocabulary we use
when communicating with AI
— not to teach syntax,
but to give us a shared way to talk about the work.
Each entry is short, practical, and focused on meaning.
Together, they form a common language for shaping interfaces with intention.
Vocabulary Index
- Essential Concepts
The foundational ideas — flow, containment, hierarchy, rhythm.
They help us describe how a layout behaves. - Layout Patterns
The structural shapes — wrappers, grids, tracks, gutters —
that define how elements relate to one another. - Visual Vocabulary
The emotional and perceptual dimensions of design
— tone, contrast, softness, weight, expression. - Communication Phrases
A cross‑topic index of the small phrases we use
to guide AI with clarity and restraint.
Why this topic exists
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