archaic
ar
ɑr
aar
chaic
ˈkeɪɪk
keiik
British pronunciation
/ɑːkˈe‍ɪɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "archaic"in English

archaic
01

dating back to the ancient past

archaic definition and meaning
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The museum has a collection of archaic pottery from ancient Greece.
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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

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