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In linguistics, a retronym is a type of word that is used to specify the original meaning of a term that has been used for a different meaning due to technological or social changes.
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The term 'landline telephone' is a retronym that was coined after the invention of mobile phones.
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They now call it 'regular coffee' as a retronym because of all the fancy new coffee options.
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My dad still refers to CDs as 'old school music discs' - what a retronym!
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Using the term 'analog watch' as a retronym for traditional watches is quite clever.