archaic
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- old, ancient, antique, bygone, olden (archaic), primitive
- old-fashioned, antiquated, behind the times, obsolete, outmoded, out of date, passé

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Antonyms: up-to-date
Contrasted words: fresh, modern, new, novel, fashionable
Related Idioms: behind the times, of the old school

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ar‧cha‧ic /ɑːˈkeɪ-ɪk $ ɑːr-/ adjective
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: French; Origin: archaïque, from Greek archaikos, from archaios 'ancient']

1. old and no longer used Synonym : outdated Antonym : modern:
archaic words

2. old-fashioned and needing to be replaced:
Many smaller radio stations broadcast on archaic equipment.

3. from or relating to ancient times Synonym : ancient:
archaic civilizations

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