ancient (adjective)
Aus einer längst vergangenen Zeit stammend, meist vor Tausenden von Jahren. Die alten Griechen schufen beeindruckende Kunstwerke.
"My grandfather has an ancient radio in the attic that still works."
Think of 'An' + 'cient' (sounds like 'cent'). It takes many 'cents' (centuries) to become 'ancient.'
Calling a 20-year-old car ancient. → Calling a 20-year-old car old or vintage.
Spelling it 'anceint'. → Spelling it 'ancient'.
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