antiquation

an·ti·quate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ti-kweyt]
- /ˈæn tɪˌkweɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ti-kweyt]
- /ˈæn tɪˌkweɪt/

Definitions of antiquation word

noun antiquation the process of becoming antiquated 3
noun antiquation the state of being antiquated 3
verb with object antiquation to make obsolete, old-fashioned, or out of date by replacing with something newer or better: This latest device will antiquate the ice-cube tray. 1
verb with object antiquation to design or create in an antique style; cause to appear antique. 1
noun antiquation (Uncountable Noun) The process of becoming antique or obsolete. 0
noun antiquation (Countable Noun) Something that is antique or obsolete. 0

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Origin of antiquation

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English antiquat old < Medieval Latin antīquātus old, ancient, past participle of antiquāre to put in an earlier state, verbal derivative of Latin antīquus; see antique

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Parts of speech for Antiquation

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exclamation

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antiquation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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