Retronymy
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The process of creating retronyms; coining new words for existing concepts because the meaning of the original word has broadened. uncountable
"Much retronymy is driven by advances in technology."
Example
More examples"Much retronymy is driven by advances in technology."
Etymology
From retro- + -onymy.