Retronym
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What Does Retronym Mean?
- 回溯词
- 重命名词
- 后缀词
Retronym Pronunciation
/ˈrɛtrəˌnɪm/
Retronym Definition
noun
Definition
A term that is created from an existing word to differentiate the original from a new version of it, often in response to technological changes.
In ZH
一种从现有词语中创造的术语，用于区分原始词汇与其新版本，通常是在技术变革后出现的。
How to Use Retronym in a Sentence
- The term 'acoustic guitar' is a retronym formed after the invention of the electric guitar.
- In the age of smartphones, 'dumb phone' became a retronym for traditional mobile phones.
- 'Classic rock' is a retronym that emerged to distinguish older rock music from newer genres.
- The phrase 'landline phone' is a retronym developed due to the rise of mobile phones.
- 'Regular coffee' is a retronym that arose with the popularity of specialty coffee drinks.