retronym (Meaning)
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retronym (n)
a word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate
Synonyms & Antonyms of retronym
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
retronym Sentence Examples
- The retronym "harpsichord" distinguishes the older keyed instrument from the modern piano.
- "Hang glider" became a retronym after the invention of powered paragliders.
- The term "windshield wipers" is a retronym, as wipers were originally powered by vacuum.
- "Silent film" gained retronym status with the advent of talkies.
- The term "private jet" became a retronym after the introduction of commercial jets.
- "Standard telephone" is a retronym for the landline phone, now overshadowed by mobile devices.
- "Manual typewriter" is a retronym for the traditional typewriter, no longer widely used in the digital age.
- "Jellyfish" is a retronym for the sea creature previously known as "medusae."
- The term "analog computer" is a retronym, as digital computers have become the norm.
- "Tape recorder" is a retronym for the device that predated digital audio recorders.
FAQs About the word retronym
a word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The retronym "harpsichord" distinguishes the older keyed instrument from the modern piano.
"Hang glider" became a retronym after the invention of powered paragliders.
The term "windshield wipers" is a retronym, as wipers were originally powered by vacuum.
"Silent film" gained retronym status with the advent of talkies.
