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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 old-fashioned or outdated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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Example 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。

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outdated obsolete archaic old-fashioned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anti(against)+ quate(new)→ against the new, i.e., outdated, antiquated.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 old-fashioned or outdated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 old-fashioned or outdated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 old-fashioned or outdated.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?

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。)

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outdated, obsolete, archaic, old-fashioned — all close in meaning to antiquated (adj. old-fashioned or outdated).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 804 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anti(against)+ quate(new)→ against the new, i.e., outdated, antiquated.

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