Archaic

Pronunciation: /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

Archaic (adjective)

  1. Describes something that is very old and not used anymore.
  2. Relating to a very old period in history.

Examples

  • The typewriter is considered an archaic tool today.
  • Her archaic views on technology surprised everyone.

Common collocations: archaic language, archaic customs, seem archaic, archaic period, archaic relics

Synonyms of Archaic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Archaic

  • describing something current or up-to-date
  • referring to the present time