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Meaning of principle of least astonishment | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch Prinzip der geringsten Überraschung

Français principe de moindre surprise

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

principle of least knowledge principle of least surprise principle of least time principle of legality principle of locality principle of parsimony