skeuomorphism
skeuomorphism · skeuomorphisms
The incorporation of obsolete or skeuomorphic elements into a design, for familiarity…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.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
(countable, uncountable)A user interface style characterized by ornate use of photorealistic textures, shadows, and often glossy highlights, mimicking a three-dimensional render.
Translations
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From Ancient Greek σκεῦος (skeûos, “implement”) + -morphism, or skeuomorph + -ism.From Ancient Greek σκεῦος (skeûos, “implement”) + -morphism, or skeuomorph + -ism.
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plural: skeuomorphismsAntonyms
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