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archaic (adjective)

Describes something that is very old or old-fashioned, often to the point of being obsolete or no longer useful in a modern context. In linguistics and history, it refers to a specific early period or language style that has fallen out of common usage.

💬 Example

"My grandfather still uses an archaic manual typewriter to write his letters."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an ARCH in an ancient building. It's an ARCHAIC ARCH.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
obsolete antiquated outmoded ancient primitive
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Pronouncing 'ch' as /tʃ/. → Pronounce it as /k/.

Using 'archaic' for something only 5 years old. → Use 'old' or 'outdated'.

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