antiquity
/ænˈtɪkwəti/
an · tiq · ui · ty
/æn · ˈtɪk · wə · ti/
English Definition
n. ancient times; old age
Significado en Español
antigüedad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thời cổ đại, đồ cổ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
antiq (ancient) + ity → antiquity.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In historical discussions, the term antiquity often refers to ______.
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A
modernism
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B
ancient times
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C
futurism
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D
novelty
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B — ancient times.
“antiquity” means n. ancient times; old age
Common questions about “antiquity”
What does “antiquity” mean?
antiquity — n. ancient times; old age. In Chinese: 古代;古物.
How do you pronounce “antiquity”?
antiquity is pronounced /ænˈtɪkwəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: an · tiq · ui · ty.
Is “antiquity” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. antiquity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “antiquity”?
antiq (ancient) + ity → antiquity.