archaically

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Definitions of archaically word

adjective archaically marked by the characteristics of an earlier period; antiquated: an archaic manner; an archaic notion. 1
adjective archaically (of a linguistic form) commonly used in an earlier time but rare in present-day usage except to suggest the older time, as in religious rituals or historical novels. Examples: thou; wast; methinks; forsooth. 1
adjective archaically forming the earliest stage; prior to full development: the archaic period of psychoanalytic research. 1
adjective archaically (often initial capital letter) pertaining to or designating the style of the fine arts, especially painting and sculpture, developed in Greece from the middle 7th to the early 5th century b.c., chiefly characterized by an increased emphasis on the human figure in action, naturalistic proportions and anatomical structure, simplicity of volumes, forms, or design, and the evolution of a definitive style for the narrative treatment of subject matter. Compare classical (def 6), Hellenistic (def 5). 1
adjective archaically primitive; ancient; old: an archaic form of animal life. 1
noun archaically In an archaic manner. 1

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; (< F) < Greek archaïkós antiquated, old-fashioned, equivalent to archaî(os) old + -ikos -ic

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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