height-neutral
|height-neu-tral|
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/ˈhaɪtˌnuːtrəl/
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/ˈhaɪtˌnjuːtrəl/
not affected by height
Etymology
'height-neutral' originates from English, formed by combining the noun 'height' and the adjective 'neutral'.
'height' comes from Old English roots (related to 'high' + suffix '-th'), while 'neutral' derives from Latin 'neutralis' via Old French; the compound 'height-neutral' is a modern English formation created by compounding to describe nondependence on height.
Initially the components meant 'vertical measure' ('height') and 'neither of two sides' ('neutral'); together in modern usage they mean 'not influenced by height' or 'applicable regardless of height.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being height-neutral; the property of not favoring any particular height.
The concept of height-neutral is central to accessible design standards.
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Adjective 1
not dependent on, affected by, or tailored to a person's height; equally applicable across different heights.
The new countertop is height-neutral so people of various heights can use it comfortably.
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Last updated: 2025/12/11 12:22