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archaic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑrˈkeɪɪk/ · UK /ɑːˈkeɪɪk/

archaic means: Very old or belonging to an earlier time, often no longer used today.

adjective

VERY OLDC1

Very old or belonging to an earlier time, often no longer used today.

  • The form uses archaic language.
  • Their archaic heating system often broke down.
  • Some archaic customs have survived in the village.

Similar words: old-fashioned, outdated, antiquated

Opposites: modern

Common phrases: archaic language, archaic system, archaic rules, archaic style

Questions about archaic

What does archaic mean?

Very old or belonging to an earlier time, often no longer used today.

What is archaic in other languages?

Türkçe: eskimiş · Español: arcaico · Français: archaïque · Deutsch: archaisch · Italiano: arcaico · 日本語: 古風な

How do you pronounce archaic?

In American English /ɑrˈkeɪɪk/; in British English /ɑːˈkeɪɪk/.

How do you use archaic in a sentence?

The form uses archaic language. Their archaic heating system often broke down.

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