windowing

noun

(computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen

an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served

a pane of glass in a window

the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something

an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function

a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material

a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

Roots

vindrwind- · Old Norse · wind auga-ow · Old Norse · eye

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Where does windowing come from?

The word windowing breaks down into 2 roots of Old Norse origin: wind-, from Old Norse vindr (“wind”); and -ow, from Old Norse auga (“eye”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.