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archaic

UK
/ɑːˈkeɪ.ɪk/
US
/ɑrˈkeɪ.ɪk/

Translations

archaicadjective
more archaic
Comp.
most archaic
Super.
UK
/ɑːˈkeɪ.ɪk/
US
/ɑrˈkeɪ.ɪk/
archaïqueSe dit d’un élément ancien, démodé ou tombé en désuétude; s’emploie aussi pour une langue ou un style ancien.
The museum displayed archaic tools that were once used by ancient civilizations.
Le musée exposait des outils archaïques autrefois utilisés par des civilisations anciennes.
Additional translations
archaïqueEn histoire de l’art grec, se dit de la période archaïque.
Synonyms
primitive
old-fashioned
outdated
obsolete
ancient
dated
antiquated
Antonyms
modern
contemporary

Definitions

archaicadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an earlier or more primitive time; outdated or obsolete.
The museum displayed archaic tools that were once used by ancient civilizations.
Having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses.
The poem was written in an archaic style, using words that are no longer in common use.
Relating to the early phase of ancient Greek art, especially sculpture produced circa 650–480 BC.
The marble kouros exemplifies the Archaic style of Greek sculpture.
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