The meaning of ARCHAIC is having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses.

ARCHAIC definition: marked by the characteristics of an earlier period; antiquated. See examples of archaic used in a sentence.

1. also Archaic Relating to, being, or characteristic of a much earlier, often more primitive period, especially one that develops into a classical stage of civilization: an archaic bronze statuette; Archaic …

4 days ago · archaic (comparative more archaic, superlative most archaic) Of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated. quotations

ARCHAIC definition: 1. of or belonging to an ancient period in history: 2. extremely old-fashioned: 3. of or…. Learn more.

Definition of archaic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The adjective archaic means something that belongs to an earlier or antiquated time. It can also mean something that is outdated but can still be found in the present and therefore could seem out of place.

antiquated: an archaic manner; an archaic notion. Linguistics (of a linguistic form) commonly used in an earlier time but rare in present-day usage except to suggest the older time, as in religious rituals or …

archaic, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Archaic means extremely old or extremely old-fashioned. ...archaic laws that are very seldom used. Archaic practices such as these are usually put forward by people of limited outlook. ...archaic …