archaicism

A noun referring to the use of an archaic or outdated expression, often in language or writing.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Verwendung eines veralteten oder archaischen Ausdrucks bezeichnet, oft in der Sprache oder Schriftsprache.

1. Use of an archaic expression C2 formal

   The use of a word, phrase, or style that is no longer in common use, often to evoke an older period.

   • The poet's work is full of archaicism, using words like 'thou' and 'doth'.
   • Historians sometimes employ archaicism to add authenticity to their writing.
   • The author's deliberate archaicism gave the novel a medieval feel.

   🇩🇪Verwendung eines veralteten Ausdrucks

   Synonyme: archaism

• archaicisms plural form
• archaicisms' possessive plural form
• archaicism's possessive singular form