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antiquated

/ˈæn.tɪ.kweɪ.tɪd/
an · ti · quat · ed ˈæn · tɪ · kweɪ · tɪd
English Definition
adj. old-fashioned or outdated
中文释义
陈旧的,过时的
Significado en Español
anticuado
한국어 뜻
낡은, 구식의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lỗi thời, cổ hủ
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How to use “antiquated” in a sentence

The computer system in the office is antiquated and needs urgent upgrading.

办公室的电脑系统已经过时,需要紧急升级。

The school's antiquated heating system broke down again.

学校陈旧的供暖系统又坏了。

Some people think handwritten letters are antiquated.

有些人认为手写信已经过时了。

The town finally replaced its antiquated traffic lights.

小镇终于更换了老旧的红绿灯。

Synonyms
outdated obsolete archaic old-fashioned
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
anti(against)+ quate(new)→ against the new, i.e., outdated, antiquated.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for antiquated?

  1. A modern
  2. B innovative
  3. C archaic
  4. D trendy
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C — archaic. “antiquated” means adj. old-fashioned or outdated

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The dusty old office still used ______ typewriters instead of computers.

  1. A modern
  2. B current
  3. C advanced
  4. D antiquated
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D — antiquated. “antiquated” means adj. old-fashioned or outdated

Common questions about “antiquated”

What does “antiquated” mean?

antiquated — adj. old-fashioned or outdated. In Chinese: 陈旧的,过时的.

How do you pronounce “antiquated”?

antiquated is pronounced /ˈæn.tɪ.kweɪ.tɪd/. It breaks into 4 syllables: an · ti · quat · ed.

How do you use “antiquated” in a sentence?

“antiquated” means old-fashioned or outdated. Examples: (1) The computer system in the office is antiquated and needs urgent upgrading. (2) The school's antiquated heating system broke down again. (3) Some people think handwritten letters are antiquated. (4) The town finally replaced its antiquated traffic lights.

What are synonyms for “antiquated”?

outdated, obsolete, archaic, old-fashioned — all close in meaning to antiquated (adj. old-fashioned or outdated).

Is “antiquated” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. antiquated appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “antiquated”?

anti(against)+ quate(new)→ against the new, i.e., outdated, antiquated.

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