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Noun: skeuomorphism
  1. The practice of incorporating traditional design elements even though not functionally necessary
    "The notepad app used skeuomorphism with a lined paper background and realistic page-turning animations"
     
  2. (computing) the use of a graphical user interface elements that emulate objects in the real world
    "Early versions of iOS heavily relied on skeuomorphism, with icons resembling physical objects"

Encyclopedia: Skeuomorphism