Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
affordance
noun
/əˈfɔːdəns/
Definition
The possibilities for action that an object or environment offers to an individual.
Examples
- The affordance of the door handle makes it clear that it can be pulled to open the door.
- In user interface design, buttons should have clear affordances that suggest they can be clicked.
- The affordance of the stairs indicates that they are meant for walking up or down.
Meaning
In psychology and design, affordance refers to the qualities or properties of an object that suggest how it can be used.
Synonyms
- opportunity
- capability
- potentiality
