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Meaning of skeuomorphism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. 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.
  2. A user interface style characterized by ornate use of photorealistic textures, shadows, and often glossy highlights, mimicking a three-dimensional render.

Equivalents

Français skeuomorphisme

Examples

“Skeuomorphism is not a thing of the past nor is it limited to traditional crafts. It is found today in countless articles being made from plastic for the first time.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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