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antiquated

AN-tih-kway-tihd

Antiquated (adj) means Old-fashioned or outdated, no longer suited to modern needs. Example: “The office still uses antiquated software that crashes constantly.”

adj

Old-fashioned or outdated, no longer suited to modern needs.

"The office still uses antiquated software that crashes constantly."

"Some of the school's rules feel antiquated compared to how students actually communicate today."

How to use antiquated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOut of date, belonging to an earlier era and no longer practical.

Common mistake

"Antiquated" is almost always negative (outdated, obsolete), while "antique" can be a neutral or positive term for a valuable old object.

Easily confused with

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Word forms

more antiquated comparative, most antiquated superlative

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Etymology

From antiquate ("to make old or obsolete") plus the "-ed" ending.

Rhymes for antiquated

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Frequently asked questions

What does “antiquated” mean?

The word “antiquated” means old-fashioned or outdated, no longer suited to modern needs. In plain terms, out of date, belonging to an earlier era and no longer practical.

How do you pronounce “antiquated”?

“Antiquated” is pronounced AN-tih-kway-tihd (/ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “antiquated” in a sentence?

Here is “antiquated” used in a sentence: “The office still uses antiquated software that crashes constantly.”

What part of speech is “antiquated”?

“Antiquated” is an adjective.

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