a skeuomorphic design includes features which make a new thing look older or more familiar
Remindersfeatures a skeuomorphic interface that represents a linednotepad.
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a
abstract
accessible
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cardboard cut-out
cast
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The terms skeuomorphic and skeuomorph date back to the late 19th century, based on Greek skeuos, meaning ‘container’ or ‘tool’, and morphe meaning ‘shape’ or ‘form’.
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skeuomorph
noun
For as long as I’ve been in digitalmedia, skeuomorphs have annoyed me.
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Specific types of picture or work of art
abstract
aquatint
bas-relief
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skeuomorphic
adjective
US /ˌskjuəˈmɔrfɪk/
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a skeuomorphic design includes features which make a new thing look older or more familiar
Remindersfeatures a skeuomorphic interface that represents a linednotepad.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe works of art or crafts
a
abstract
accessible
Synonyms and related words
Models and describing models and images
cardboard cut-out
cast
cast
Featured as a BuzzWord!
The terms skeuomorphic and skeuomorph date back to the late 19th century, based on Greek skeuos, meaning ‘container’ or ‘tool’, and morphe meaning ‘shape’ or ‘form’.
Read more
derived word
skeuomorph
noun
For as long as I’ve been in digitalmedia, skeuomorphs have annoyed me.