skeuomorph

skeu·o·morph

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skyoo-uh-mawrf]
- /ˈskyu əˌmɔrf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skyoo-uh-mawrf]
- /ˈskyu əˌmɔrf/

Definitions of skeuomorph word

noun skeuomorph an ornament or design on an object copied from a form of the object when made from another material or by other techniques, as an imitation metal rivet mark found on handles of prehistoric pottery. 1
noun skeuomorph a functional item redesigned as something decorative 0

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Origin of skeuomorph

First appearance:

before 1889

One of the 21% newest English words

1889; < Greek skeû(os) vessel, implement + -o- + -morph (cf. zoomorphic)

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Parts of speech for Skeuomorph

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skeuomorph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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