retronym

• Substantivo que designa uma palavra ou expressão criada para distinguir a versão antiga ou a forma original de algo de uma versão nova, porque o termo existente se tornou inadequado ou ambíguo.

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.

   Novo termo para conceito antigo

   • '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.