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Antiquated
Out-of-date; no longer in style or use; old-fashioned.
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Imagine a sleek modern laptop next to a dusty rotary telephone and a typewriter in a museum display. The staff label the phone and typewriter antiquated, illustrating how technologies from the past become outdated as new innovations emerge.
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Sounds Like
an-ti-KWAY-tid
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Looks Like
Antique and old-fashioned items
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Remember This
Antiquated shares a root with antique and antiquity, all deriving from Latin antiquus meaning old.
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Other Forms
antiquateverb
antiquationnoun
antiquatedlyadverb
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antique; antiquity; obsolete; outmoded; archaic; dated
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Note
Used to describe objects, systems, or ideas that are out of date or resistant to modernization. Do not describe living people with antiquated unless referring to beliefs or practices; avoid implying a person is inherently old-fashioned.
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Examples
- The company's antiquated accounting software hindered efficiency and security.
- Her antiquated views about gender roles hinder progress in the workplace.
Synonyms
outdatedobsoleteold-fashionedarchaicdated
Antonyms
moderncurrentup-to-date
Etymology
From Latin antiquatus, past participle of antiquare 'to become old', from antiquus 'old'.
Mnemonic
ANTIQUE + DATED: Antiquated literally combines antique and dated, reminding you that something antiquated is both old and outdated.
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adjectivelasting only for a short time; temporary or fleeting in nature
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adjectiveBased on assumption or probability; supposed or accepted as true for the sake of argument or for the purpose of reasoning, without conclusive proof.
Dour
adjectiveSullen, gloomy, stern, or hard; describes a mood, demeanor, or atmosphere that is unfriendly or severe.
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adjectiveSharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.
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adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
Adamant
adjectiveRigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.
Adept
adjectiveHaving or showing a high level of skill or proficiency; very capable.
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