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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Example Sentence
The museum is filled with artifacts from antiquity.
博物馆里满是古代文物。
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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The museum proudly displayed rare coins dating all the way back to ______.
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A
antiquity
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B
modernity
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C
present
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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?
The museum is filled with artifacts from antiquity. (博物馆里满是古代文物。)
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 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “antiquity”?
antiq (ancient) + ity → antiquity.
