Translation of "retronym" into Finnish

retronyymi is the translation of "retronym" into Finnish.

retronym noun grammar

A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique (such as acoustic guitar where guitar used to mean this but can now also refer to an electric guitar). [..]

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  • retronyymi

    noun

    A new coinage for an old concept

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