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Negative Space
NEG-ah-tiv spays
/ˈnɛɡətɪv speɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
negativespace
Dictionary meaning
Empty or background area surrounding the subject of an image — used deliberately to create balance, tension, and meaning in visual design
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