Archaism
Pronunciation: /ˈɑɹˈtʃɑˈɪzəm/
Archaism (noun)
- A word, phrase, or style that people use in the past but sounds old or unusual today.
- A feature in a text that shows an earlier time, often used to create a historical feeling.
Examples
- An archaism can sound strange in everyday conversation.
- She avoided an archaism when speaking to new customers.