antiquated — very old-fashioned or obsolete; belonging to an earlier period
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very old-fashioned or obsolete; belonging to an earlier period
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/
Korean meaning: 구식의, 시대에 뒤떨어진, 낡은
Korean pronunciation: **앤**티퀘이티드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still uses an antiquated flip phone from 2005.
- The school's antiquated dress code bans shorts even in summer.
- His antiquated pickup lines make everyone cringe.
antiquated
ADJECTIVE//ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd//
very old-fashioned or obsolete; belonging to an earlier period
Outdated technology from the past
Though antiquated, wisdom leaves minds fascinated and educated
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'antiquatus', the past participle of 'antiquare' meaning 'to make old', derived from 'antiquus' meaning 'old' or 'ancient'. The word entered English in the 16th century.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still uses an antiquated flip phone from 2005.”
“The school's antiquated dress code bans shorts even in summer.”
“His antiquated pickup lines make everyone cringe.”
“The antiquated banking system requires paper forms for everything.”
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