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archaic

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archaic

(adjective)

Meaning

outdated or no longer in use

Example

"The use of archaic language can make texts harder to understand."

Synonyms

antiquatedold-fashioned

Antonyms

moderncontemporary

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'archaicus', meaning ancient.
Related word forms
  • noun: archaism

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