archaic — very old or old-fashioned; no longer in everyday use
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very old or old-fashioned; no longer in everyday use
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather still uses archaic slang that makes everyone giggle.
- The company's archaic computer system crashes every time someone sneezes.
- These archaic rules need to be updated for the modern workplace.
archaic
ADJECTIVE[/ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/]
very old or old-fashioned; no longer in everyday use
The frustrated employee aggressively smashed the keys of the archaic typewriter, while everyone else used sleek laptops.
Ancient arch aches from being archaic and old.
Aggressively scrubbing the colorful mosaic, the cleaner accidentally revealed a heavy, archaic stone door hidden behind it.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'archaikos' meaning 'of or from the beginning,' derived from 'arche' meaning 'beginning' or 'origin.' The word entered English through French and Latin to describe things belonging to ancient times or early periods.
Breakdown
arch- (ancient, beginning, from Greek 'arche') + -aic (adjective suffix, from Greek '-aikos') = archaic (of or from ancient times)
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📝Examples
“My grandfather still uses archaic slang that makes everyone giggle.”
“The company's archaic computer system crashes every time someone sneezes.”
“These archaic rules need to be updated for the modern workplace.”
“His archaic approach to dating involves sending handwritten letters.”
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