archaize

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something obsolete or outdated

  - "The museum has archaized many of its exhibits to attract more visitors."
  - "The new technology has archaized the old printing press."

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Synonyms

archaicize

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Greek word archa-, meaning 'ancient' or 'ancient times'. The suffix -ize means 'to make' or 'to cause to become'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'archaize' is not commonly used outside of academic or literary circles.

2. The opposite of 'archaize' is 'modernize'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anachronism: An anachronism is a historical inaccuracy, typically the use of an object, term, or concept that is out of place in a particular historical context. The term 'archaize' can be seen as the deliberate creation of an anachronism for artistic or literary effect.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'archaize' is often used to describe the deliberate use of outdated language or style to evoke a sense of nostalgia or to emphasize the historical context of a work.

How to Memorize "archaize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a museum exhibit where everything is outdated and old-fashioned. This is what it means to 'archaize' something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'archaize' with the idea of making something old or outdated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'archaize' comes from the Greek words 'archa-' (ancient) and '-ize' (to make).

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