Archaic: meaning, definitions and examples

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archaic

 

[ หˆษ‘หrkeษชษชk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

old-fashioned

Archaic refers to something very old or outdated, often associated with a particular historical period. It can also describe a style of language or writing that is no longer in common use.

Synonyms

ancient, antiquated, obsolete, outdated

Examples of usage

  • His archaic beliefs were no longer relevant in the modern world.
  • The archaic language used in the text was difficult to understand.
  • The archaic customs of the tribe fascinated anthropologists.
  • The archaic architecture of the building was preserved for historical significance.
Context #2 | Noun

archaism

Archaic can also be used as a noun to refer to something that is old-fashioned or no longer in common use. It can be a word, phrase, or style of language that is considered outdated.

Synonyms

antiquity, relic, vestige

Examples of usage

  • The use of archaic words in the poem gave it a sense of nostalgia.
  • She enjoyed studying archaisms in old literature.
  • His speech was filled with archaic expressions that confused the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "archaic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arcaico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคšเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช archaisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuno

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ั…ะฐั—ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ archaiczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค้ขจใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท archaรฏque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arcaico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arkaik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ํ’์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุชูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ archaickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ archaickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค่€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ arhaiฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฝะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฅแƒแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™dim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arcaico

Etymology

The word 'archaic' originated from the Greek word 'archaรฏkos', meaning ancient or old. It has been used in English since the late 18th century to describe things that are outdated or belong to a bygone era. Over time, 'archaic' has come to be associated with anything old-fashioned or no longer in common use.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,175, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.