retronym
(ret-ro-nym)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. A new term created from an existing word to distinguish the original referent from a later development.
Example Sentence
The term 'acoustic guitar' is a retronym that distinguishes it from the electric guitar.
More Example Sentences
With the advent of digital cameras, 'film camera' became a retronym.
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