Cluttering: meaning, definitions and examples
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cluttering
[ ˈklʌt.ər.ɪŋ ]
messy arrangement
Cluttering refers to the act of making a space untidy or chaotic, often by piling up things haphazardly. It can also imply filling a space with too many items or distractions, making it difficult to navigate or find what is needed.
Synonyms
disordering, jumbling, messing.
Examples of usage
- The kids were cluttering the living room with their toys.
- She tends to clutter her desk with papers and books.
- Cluttering the website with ads can repel visitors.
Translations
Translations of the word "cluttering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desordem
🇮🇳 अव्यवस्था
🇩🇪 Unordnung
🇮🇩 kekacauan
🇺🇦 безлад
🇵🇱 bałagan
🇯🇵 混乱
🇫🇷 désordre
🇪🇸 desorden
🇹🇷 dağınıklık
🇰🇷 혼란
🇸🇦 فوضى
🇨🇿 nepořádek
🇸🇰 neporiadok
🇨🇳 杂乱
🇸🇮 nered
🇮🇸 óreiða
🇰🇿 бұзақылық
🇬🇪 არეულობა
🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq
🇲🇽 desorden
Etymology
The term 'clutter' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'clotter', which means to clot or to cause to be lumpy. The notion behind 'cluttering' reflects the idea of accumulating things in a disorganized manner, causing disorder and chaos. The usage initially took on a physical sense relating to the arrangement of objects but has since broadened to include mental and digital clutter as well. This evolution illustrates how language adapts to express new concepts as society progresses, making the term relevant in various contexts, including cognitive psychology and digital media.