- skeuomorphic
- skeu·o·mor·phic
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skeuomorphic
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skeuomorphic — adjective see skeuomorph * * * skeuomorphˈic adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑skeuomorph … Useful english dictionary
skeuomorph — skeuomorphic, adj. /skyooh euh mawrf /, n. 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.… … Universalium
Skeuomorph — or Skeuomorphism is a term used in the history of architecture, design, and archaeology. It refers to a derivative object which retains ornamental design cues to structure that was necessary in the original. [ The Compact Edition of the Oxford… … Wikipedia
Stone Age — the period in the history of humankind, preceding the Bronze Age and the Iron Age, and marked by the use of stone implements and weapons: subdivided into the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods. [1860 65] * * * First known period of… … Universalium
skeuomorph — n. ornament representing vessel or tool. ♦ skeuomorphic, a … Dictionary of difficult words
skeuomorph — n. 1 an object or feature copying the design of a similar artefact in another material. 2 an ornamental design resulting from the nature of the material used or the method of working it. Derivatives: skeuomorphic adj. Etymology: Gk skeuos vessel … Useful english dictionary
