Definition of Archaic
Archaic
ar·cha·ic
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(adjective)
something very old, old-fashioned, or obsolete and belonging to an earlier period of time, usually with the implication that it is more primitive;
e.g. Some of their bureaucratic processes are archaic, senseless, and deeply inefficient.
(adjective)
characteristic of the past and no longer in everyday use, used only for an old-fashioned effect or in specialized contexts, used to refer to language or its elements;
e.g. This writing sample contains some archaic words that make it historically accurate.
(adjective)
belonging to or characteristic of a period early in the development of art and culture;
e.g. They suspect that this is an archaic building due to the materials and architectural style.
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