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ancientness

 

[ ˈeɪnʃəntnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical

The quality of being ancient; the state or fact of having existed for a long time.

Synonyms

age, antiquity, oldness.

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Word Description / Examples
ancientness

Best used to describe something that is extremely old and harks back to a distant past, often emphasizing a sense of awe or reverence.

  • The ancientness of the ruins was palpable, giving the visitors a glimpse into a civilization long gone.
antiquity

Often used to describe the distant past, particularly relating to ancient civilizations or historical periods.

  • Artifacts from antiquity are displayed in the museum.
  • She has a keen interest in the antiquity of the Roman Empire.
age

Commonly used to refer to the period of time something or someone has existed, without necessarily implying anything about cultural or historical significance.

  • His age made it difficult for him to climb the stairs.
  • The age of the building is over 100 years.
oldness

Used to describe something that is simply old, often with a neutral or slightly negative connotation compared to 'ancientness' or 'antiquity'.

  • The oldness of the book was evident in its worn pages.

Examples of usage

  • The ancientness of the ruins was evident in every stone.
  • She was fascinated by the ancientness of the artifacts in the museum.
  • The ancientness of the tradition gave it a sense of importance and significance.
  • The ancientness of the forest added to its mystique and charm.
  • The ancientness of the village was reflected in its architecture and customs.

Translations

Translations of the word "ancientness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antiguidade

🇮🇳 प्राचीनता

🇩🇪 Altertum

🇮🇩 kekunoan

🇺🇦 давнина

🇵🇱 starożytność

🇯🇵 古さ (ふるさ)

🇫🇷 antiquité

🇪🇸 antigüedad

🇹🇷 eskilik

🇰🇷 고대성

🇸🇦 عراقة

🇨🇿 starožitnost

🇸🇰 starobylosť

🇨🇳 古老

🇸🇮 starodavnost

🇮🇸 fornleiki

🇰🇿 ежелгілік

🇬🇪 უძველესობა

🇦🇿 qədimlik

🇲🇽 antigüedad

Etymology

The word 'ancientness' originated from the combination of 'ancient' and the suffix '-ness'. The term 'ancient' comes from the Latin word 'antiquus', meaning 'old' or 'aged'. The use of the suffix '-ness' adds the quality or state of being ancient. 'Ancientness' has been used in English to describe the quality of being ancient or having existed for a long time since the late Middle English period.

See also: ancient.