archaic
Pronunciation
/ɑɹˈkeɪɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "archaic"in English

archaic
01

dating back to the ancient past

archaic definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most archaic
Comparative
more archaic
gradable
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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