Word: skeuomorphism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: skeu
o
mor
phi
sm
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: skeuomorphism
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκεῦος
Language: grc
Decoded: skeuos
Meaning: implement
Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: form, shape
Affix: -ism
Language: en
Decoded: -ism
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns indicating a peculiarity or characteristic of language