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chaic
Comparative
more archaic
Superlative
most archaic
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dating back to the ancient past
- The museum has a collection of archaic pottery from ancient Greece.
- The archaic language used in the ancient manuscript was difficult for modern readers to understand.
- The archaic weaponry, such as spears and shields, was used by warriors in ancient battles.
- The exhibit includes archaic tools that early civilizations used for hunting.
- Her research focuses on archaic art forms from the early Mesopotamian era.
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extremely old or outdated
- Her views on marriage seemed archaic, as they no longer aligned with modern thinking.
- The company’s archaic procedures slow down productivity.
- Their archaic equipment can barely keep up with current production demands.
- She argued that their archaic attitudes have no place in today’s workplace.
- His views on education are archaic and ignore recent advancements.
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(of words, language styles, etc.) fallen out of everyday use
- The novel includes archaic language to give it a medieval atmosphere.
- The poet used archaic words to mimic the style of ancient texts.
- Expressions like "thee" and "thou" are considered archaic in modern English.
- Historians study archaic terms to better understand past cultures and languages.
- Her speech had an archaic ring to it, as if she were quoting Shakespeare.
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