antiquated

Meanings

• adjective

  Belonging to the past; outdated.

  - "The antiquated machinery in the museum still functions."
  - "His antiquated views on gender roles are no longer accepted."

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Synonyms

backward , disused , outdated

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antiquated
dated , fated , gated , staged

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Variants

List of all variants of antiquated that leads to same result
antiquated , antiquate , antiquates , antiquating , antiquation , antiquations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'antiquus', meaning 'ancient'. The term 'antiquated' emerged in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'antiquated' is often used to describe the decor of old English country houses.

2. The word 'antiquated' is sometimes used in a positive way to describe things that have a charm or character that is no longer found in modern items.

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Related Concepts

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1. obsolete: Both 'antiquated' and 'obsolete' refer to things that are no longer in use or fashionable, but 'antiquated' often has a more nostalgic connotation.

2. archaic: Both 'antiquated' and 'archaic' refer to things that are old-fashioned or outdated, but 'archaic' often refers to things that are very old and may be difficult to understand or use.

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Culture

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The term 'antiquated' is often used to describe objects, ideas, or practices that are no longer in use or fashionable. It can evoke a sense of nostalgia and can be used to highlight the contrast between the present and the past.

How to Memorize "antiquated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dusty, old library filled with outdated books. This can help you remember that 'antiquated' means something that is old and outdated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'antiquated' with the phrase 'belonging to the past'. This can help you remember the definition of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try creating a mnemonic device using the acronym 'Age Old Things' to remember that 'antiquated' means 'belonging to the past'.

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