multipane

Divided window style

Multipane describes something with multiple panes—separate panels or sections.

Most often it refers to windows divided into several glass sections: a multipane window with six lights.

In computing and software, multipane describes interfaces with distinct viewing areas: The multipane layout shows the folder tree on the left and file contents on the right.

architecture

mullion

Vertical window bar

glazing · fenestration · frame · grille · leaded · stained · bay · bow · oriel · dormer

transparency

glass

Transparent solid from sand

  • clearWithout obstruction or fog
  • viewWhat's seen from somewhere
  • sightlinePath vision travels along

visibility · see-through · glazed · unobstructed · light-filled · panoramic · daylight · sunlit

structure

divided

Separated into portions

subdivided · cells · partitioned · gridded · chambered · paneled · sectioned · quartered · framed · boxed

software

tabs

Projecting flaps for gripping

layout · panels · frames · resizable · dockable · tiled · sidebar · viewport · workspace · modular

Opposites
number of panes

multipaneundivided

Not separated into parts

monolithic · plate glass · one-piece · solid

Family

multipaned

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G