skeuomorphism

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek σκεῦος (skeûos, implement) + -morphism, or skeuomorph +‎ -ism.

Noun

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skeuomorphism (countable and uncountable, plural skeuomorphisms)

  1. The incorporation of obsolete or skeuomorphic elements into a design, for familiarity or out of tradition, even though they no longer serve any functional purpose.
    • 1989, George Basalla, The Evolution of Technology[1], Cambridge University Press, →ISBN:
      Skeuomorphism is not a thing of the past nor is it limited to traditional crafts. It is found today in countless articles being made from plastic for the first time.

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