English Lexicon

Pagination

/ˌpædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #14500 frequency
Full Thesaurus

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The system of numbering pages in a book, document, or other publication.

    "The strict editorial guidelines ensure consistent pagination throughout the manuscript."
  2. 2

    The sequence of numbers assigned to pages, or the division of digital content into discrete pages on a website.

    "Implementing pagination on the search results page significantly improved website loading speed."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'pagina' (page of a manuscript or book), combined with the English suffix '-ation' to denote the process or action. Originally used in printing and publishing to describe the numbering of pages, the term has evolved significantly in the digital era to refer to the division of web content across multiple sequential pages or screens.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Pagination"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Pagination"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Pagination" Synonym Map