The definition of 'retronym' & the word 'retronym' in example sentences or phrases
Noun
1a word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate
- Nobody ever heard of analog clocks until digital clocks became common, so `analog clock' is a retronym
Synonyms of the word 'retronym' & Antonyms of the word 'retronym'.
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