retronym

• Nom désignant un mot ou une expression créé(e) pour distinguer une version ancienne ou une forme originale de quelque chose d'une nouvelle, parce que le terme existant est devenu inadéquat ou ambigu.

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.

1. New term for old conceptC1formal

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

   rétronyme

   • '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.