单词 | retronym |
释义 | retronym/ˈrɛtrə(ʊ)nɪm /noun A new term created from an existing word in order to distinguish the original referent of the existing word from a later one that is the product of progress or technological development (e.g. acoustic guitar for guitar). Origin1980s: from retro- + -onym. |
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