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| Definition of Retronyms | English Grammar Definition
A term for a word, term, or phrase which has been recently created when the original name has come to be used for something else or is no longer uniqueExample: Hockey now called Field hockey to distinguish bettween ice hockey and roller hockey | | Meaning and Definition |
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Examples of Retronyms Additional examples of famous Retronyms are as follows: - World War I was originally called "The Great War"
- Finfish used to distinguish true fish from shellfish.
- Paper copy, hard copy with advent of computer documents
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What is the Origin of Retronyms? What is the origin of the word? The word was coined by Frank Mankiewicz in 1980. Examples Help! A helpful educational resource for those taking an English test. An ideal free Educational Resource complete with useful examples for Teachers, Students, Colleges and Schools. | |
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