Antiquated

Pronunciation: /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/

Definitions of antiquated

adjective belonging to or characteristic of a past historical time, outdated or obsolete

Example Sentences

A1 My grandparents still use an antiquated rotary phone.

A2 The town's antiquated transportation system is in need of an upgrade.

B1 The company's antiquated policies are hindering its progress.

B2 The antiquated laws in this country are no longer relevant in modern society.

C1 The museum houses a collection of antiquated artifacts from ancient civilizations.

C2 Despite its antiquated appearance, the building is actually equipped with the latest technology.

Examples of antiquated in a Sentence

formal The company's antiquated policies hindered its ability to adapt to modern technology.

informal I can't believe they still use those antiquated computers from the 90s.

slang That old phone is so antiquated, you need to upgrade to a smartphone.

figurative His antiquated views on gender roles are no longer accepted in today's society.

Grammatical Forms of antiquated

• past tense: antiquated
• plural: antiquated
• comparative: more antiquated
• superlative: most antiquated
• present tense: antiquates
• future tense: will antiquate
• perfect tense: has antiquated
• continuous tense: is antiquating
• singular: antiquated
• positive degree: antiquated
• infinitive: to antiquate
• gerund: antiquating
• participle: antiquating

Origin and Evolution of antiquated

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'antiquated' originated from the Latin word 'antiquatus', which means 'made old'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that is old or outdated, the word 'antiquated' has evolved to also imply obsolescence or irrelevance in modern contexts.