Word: skeuomorphic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: skeu
o
mor
phic
Definition: Pertaining to skeuomorphs, obsolete design elements which are retained for familiarity or out of tradition, even though they no longer serve any functional purpose.
Morphemes:
Affix: skeuomorph
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A design feature copied from a similar feature in another object, even when not functionally necessary.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκεῦος
Language: grc
Decoded: skeuos
Meaning: vessel, implement
Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: form
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to