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antiquity

/ænˈtɪkwəti/
an · tiq · ui · ty /æn · ˈtɪk · wə · ti/
English Definition
n. ancient times; old age
中文释义
古代;古物
Significado en Español
antigüedad
한국어 뜻
고대, 고물
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thời cổ đại, đồ cổ
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How to use “antiquity” in a sentence

The museum is filled with artifacts from antiquity.

博物馆里满是古代文物。

The temple has stood on the hill since antiquity.

这座神庙自古以来就矗立在山上。

Scholars study the art and science of antiquity.

学者们研究古代的艺术和科学。

The coins found in the field date back to antiquity.

在田里发现的硬币可以追溯到古代。

Synonyms
ancient times relics
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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 ______.

  1. A ancient times
  2. B modernism
  3. C novelty
  4. D futurism
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A — ancient times. “antiquity” means n. ancient times; old age

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The museum proudly displayed rare coins dating all the way back to ______.

  1. A antiquity
  2. B modernity
  3. C present
  4. D future
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A — antiquity. “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.

How do you use “antiquity” in a sentence?

“antiquity” means ancient times; old age. Examples: (1) The museum is filled with artifacts from antiquity. (2) The temple has stood on the hill since antiquity. (3) Scholars study the art and science of antiquity. (4) The coins found in the field date back to antiquity.

What are synonyms for “antiquity”?

ancient times, relics — all close in meaning to antiquity (n. ancient times; old age).

Is “antiquity” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “antiquity”?

antiq (ancient) + ity → antiquity.

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