CREEPING ELEGANCE
\kɹˈiːpɪŋ ˈɛlɪɡəns], \kɹˈiːpɪŋ ˈɛlɪɡəns], \k_ɹ_ˈiː_p_ɪ_ŋ ˈɛ_l_ɪ_ɡ_ə_n_s]\
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Describes a tendency for parts of a design to become elegantpast the point of diminishing return, something which oftenhappens at the expense of the less interesting parts of thedesign, the schedule, and other things deemed important in theReal World. See also creeping featurism, second-systemeffect, tense.
By Denis Howe
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Snake's-head
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