archaic

• Относящийся к более раннему периоду; вышедший из общего употребления, особенно в современном английском языке.

Belonging to an earlier period; no longer in common use, especially in modern English.

1. Very old or outdatedB2formal

   Belonging to an earlier period; no longer in common use.

   Устаревший

   • The word 'thou' is an archaic pronoun.
   • The building has an archaic design from the 18th century.
   • Many archaic laws are still on the books but rarely enforced.

   Синонимыancientantiquatedbygonedatedobsoleteold-fashionedoutdatedoutmodedprimitivesuperannuated

   Антонимыcontemporarycurrentmodernnewnewfangled

2. No longer currentB2formal

   No longer used or applicable; obsolete.

   Устаревший

   • The archaic system of measurement was replaced by the metric system.
   • His archaic views on education are not popular today.
   • The manuscript contains archaic spellings that are hard to read.

   Синонимыantiquateddatedobsoleteold-fashionedoutdatedoutmoded

   Антонимыcontemporarycurrentmodernnewup-to-date