skeuomorphism
nounEtymology From Ancient Greek σκεῦος (skeûos, “implement”) + -morphism, or skeuomorph + -ism.
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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.
- 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.1989, George Basalla, The Evolution of Technology, Cambridge University Press, →ISBN:
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Computing, Engineering, Graphical user interface, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A user interface style characterized by ornate use of photorealistic textures, shadows, and often glossy highlights, mimicking a three-dimensional render.
- Derived terms
- glassmorphism, neumorphism