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skeuomorphic.

Pertaining to skeuomorphs, obsolete design elements which are retained for familiarity or out of tradition, even though they no longer serve any functional purpose.

12 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/skjuːəˈmɔːfɪk/UK
  1. Pertaining to skeuomorphs, obsolete design elements which are retained for familiarity or out of tradition, even though they no longer serve any functional purpose.

Where this word comes from

From skeuomorph + -ic.

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