archaism

Meanings

• Noun

  An outdated word or expression.

  - "The old manuscript contained many archaic terms that were unfamiliar to modern readers."
  - "The historian used archaic language in his speeches to evoke the atmosphere of the past."

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Variants

List of all variants of archaism that leads to same result
archaism , archaisms , archaist , archaistic , archaists , archaize , archaized , archaizes , archaizing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Greek arkhaíos, old, ancient.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'archaism' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Some archaic words and expressions have been revived in modern times, such as 'thou art' and 'thee' in formal language or poetry.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Anachronism: An anachronism is a word or expression used in an inappropriate context, often a time period different from the one it originated in.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In Hawaiian literature, archaic words and expressions are used to preserve the traditional language and culture.

How to Memorize "archaism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an old, dusty book filled with archaic words and expressions.
   - Imagine yourself in a time period where archaic language was common.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'archaic' with 'old' or 'outdated'.
   - Think of words like 'obsolete' or 'antiquated' when remembering the meaning of 'archaism'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A-R-C-H-A-I-S' to remember the meaning: Ancient, Rare, Chronically-used, Historical, Antiquated, Inevitably-surpassed, Surpassed.

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