skiamorphism

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A form of skeuomorphism — The incorporation of obsolete or skeuomorphic elements into a design, for familiarity or out of tradition, even though they no longer serve any functional purpose.

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Meanings

nounskiamorphism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of skeuomorphism
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APA

skiamorphism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skiamorphism

MLA

“skiamorphism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skiamorphism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “skiamorphism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skiamorphism.

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