antiquated
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Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Adjective
antiquated (comparative more antiquated, superlative most antiquated)
- old-fashioned, out of date
- 1918, Arthur Balfour, Response to Woodrow Wilsons Speech of 11 February 1918:
- Coming to the third proposition, von Hertling says, with justice, that the doctrine of the balance of power is a more or less antiquated doctrine.
- 2022 November 16, Howard Johnston, “Network News: Haines: fares reform essential to reclaim lost revenue”, in RAIL, number 970, page 20:
- A root-and-branch reform of our antiquated passenger fares system is urgently needed if the rail industry is to fill the £2 billion annual black hole in its finances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Usage notes
Said of abstract concepts (such as doctrines, notions, ideas, principles, opinions, philosophies, methods, and words), but also of physical objects such as doors and maps.
Synonyms
- backward, disused, outdated; see also Thesaurus:obsolete
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
old fashioned
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References
- Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “antiquated”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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