The meaning of ARCHAIC is having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses.

ARCHAIC definition: marked by the characteristics of an earlier period; antiquated. See examples of archaic used in a sentence.

ARCHAIC definition: 1. of or belonging to an ancient period in history: 2. extremely old-fashioned: 3. of or…. Learn more.

5 days ago · Adjective archaic (comparative more archaic, superlative most archaic) Of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated.

1. also Archaic Relating to, being, or characteristic of a much earlier, often more primitive period, especially one that develops into a classical stage of civilization: an archaic bronze statuette; Archaic …

Definition of archaic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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