Dropdown

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An instance of a selection object that hides the contents (especially the other choices) until activated.

    "That screen is good, but add a couple of dropdowns and it will be perfect."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Dropping down from above; being a specific type of selection control that hides its contents until activated. not-comparable

    "Click the Colours button on the toolbar to show a dropdown menu of available colours."

Example

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"Click the Colours button on the toolbar to show a dropdown menu of available colours."

Etymology

Deverbal from drop down.

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