skeuomorphism

Meanings

1. The incorporation of obsolete or skeuomorphic elements into a design, for familiarity or out of tradition, even though they no longer serve any functional purpose.
2. A user interface style characterized by ornate use of photorealistic textures, shadows, and often glossy highlights, mimicking a three-dimensional render.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σκεῦος (skeûos, “implement”) + -morphism, or skeuomorph + -ism.