Antiquated: meaning, definitions and examples
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antiquated
[ ˈæn.tɪ.kwə.teɪ.tɪd ]
old-fashioned
Outdated or old-fashioned, typically referring to something that is no longer used or useful in modern times.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The antiquated computer system was finally replaced with a more efficient one.
- Her antiquated views on gender roles were not well-received by the younger generation.
Translations
Translations of the word "antiquated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antiquado
🇮🇳 पुराना
🇩🇪 veraltet
🇮🇩 kuno
🇺🇦 застарілий
🇵🇱 przestarzały
🇯🇵 時代遅れの
🇫🇷 désuet
🇪🇸 anticuado
🇹🇷 modası geçmiş
🇰🇷 구식의
🇸🇦 قديم
🇨🇿 zastaralý
🇸🇰 zastaralý
🇨🇳 过时的
🇸🇮 zastarel
🇮🇸 úreltur
🇰🇿 ескі
🇬🇪 დასაბლებული
🇦🇿 köhnəlmiş
🇲🇽 anticuado
Word origin
The word 'antiquated' originated from the Latin word 'antiquātus', which means 'made old'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'antiquated' has come to be associated with things that are no longer in style or useful due to advancements in technology or changes in society.
See also: antiques, antiquities, antiquity.