skeuomorph
[ skyoo-uh-mawrf ]
/ ˈskyu əˌmɔrf /
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noun
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.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM skeuomorph
skeu·o·mor·phic, adjectiveWords nearby skeuomorph
sketchbook, sketch map, sketchpad, sketchy, skete, skeuomorph, skew, skew arch, skewback, skewbald, skewer
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Example sentences from the Web for skeuomorph
Now one part of the body was surrendered to the skeuomorph and anon another.
Evolution in Art|Alfred C. HaddonThis particular skeuomorph is composed of a band that winds in and out among a row of rods or discs.
Evolution in Art|Alfred C. HaddonTo speak somewhat figuratively, heteromorphism is a sort of disease that may attack the skeuomorph or the biomorph.
Evolution in Art|Alfred C. Haddon