skeuomorphs

[US]//ˈskjuːəʊmɔːfs//
[UK]//ˈskjuːoʊmɔːrfs//

Translation

n.Plural of skeuomorph; derivative features that imitate the design of what came before.

Phrases & Collocations

skeuomorphic design

skeuomorphic interface

skeuomorphic buttons

skeuomorphic style

skeuomorphic icons

skeuomorphic textures

skeuomorphic elements

skeuomorphic aesthetic

skeuomorphic forms

skeuomorphic appearance

Example Sentences

digital calendars often use skeuomorphs like torn paper edges to simulate physical objects.

the save icon is one of the most recognizable skeuomorphs in modern computing.

early smartphone interfaces relied heavily on skeuomorphs to help users navigate new technology.

designers often debate the necessity of retaining skeuomorphs in modern user interfaces.

the digital synthesizer includes skeuomorphs of analog knobs and switches for tactile familiarity.

apple moved away from skeuomorphs in favor of flat design several years ago.

many e-readers display page-turning skeuomorphs to mimic the experience of reading a real book.

while some find them outdated, skeuomorphs can provide helpful visual cues for elderly users.

the new operating system removed the leather texture skeuomorphs from the calendar app.

audio recording software often features skeuomorphs of vintage microphones and vu meters.

architects sometimes incorporate decorative skeuomorphs that reference the building's historical structural elements.

the game board uses skeuomorphs of wood and stone to create a realistic atmosphere.

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