retronym

A noun referring to a word or phrase created to distinguish an older version or original form of something from a newer one, because the existing term has become inadequate or ambiguous.

• 🌐اسم يشير إلى كلمة أو عبارة مستحدثة تُضاف إلى تسمية قديمة لتمييزها عن تسمية جديدة، بعد أن أصبح المصطلح القديم غامضًا أو غير كافٍ. ومن معانيه أيضًا المصطلح الجديد الذي يُصاغ للتفريق بين النسخة الأصلية والنسخة الحديثة من الشيء.

1. New term for old concept C1 formal

   A word or phrase created to distinguish an older version of something from a newer version that has taken over the original name.

   • 'Acoustic guitar' is a retronym created after the electric guitar became popular.
   • 'Analog watch' is a retronym used to differentiate from digital watches.
   • 'Landline phone' is a retronym that emerged after mobile phones became common.

   🌐مصطلح جديد لمفهوم قديم

• retronyms plural form
• retronyms' possessive plural form
• retronym's possessive singular form