archaic
ar
ɑr
aar
chaic
ˈkeɪɪk
keiik
/ɑːkˈe‍ɪɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "archaic"in English

archaic
01

dating back to the ancient past

archaic definition and meaning
Examples
The museum has a collection of archaic pottery from ancient Greece.
Examples
Her views on marriage seemed archaic, as they no longer aligned with modern thinking.
03

(of words, language styles, etc.) fallen out of everyday use

Examples
The novel includes archaic language to give it a medieval atmosphere.
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