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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAntique
/ænˈtiːk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its considerable age.
"She inherited a beautiful antique from her grandmother."
- 1
Relating to or denoting objects made in an earlier period, especially those that are over 100 years old.
"The antique vase was displayed prominently in the gallery."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'antiquus', meaning 'former', 'ancient', or 'old-fashioned', originating from 'ante' meaning 'before'. It entered the English language in the 16th century via French, evolving from a general term for anything ancient to specifically designating collectible objects of artistic and historical value.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Antique" is said worldwide
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Antique
Transliteration: ɑ̃.tik
"Elle a hérité d'un bel antique de sa grand-mère."
Antiquität
Transliteration: an.ti.ki.tɛːt
"Die Antiquität wurde in der Galerie ausgestellt."
Antico
Transliteration: anˈtiko
"Ha ereditato un bellissimo antico da sua nonna."
Antiguo
Transliteration: anˈtiɣwo
"Ella heredó un hermoso antiguo de su abuela."
Antigo
Transliteration: ɐ̃ˈtʃiɡu
"Ela herdou um lindo antigo de sua avó."
प्राचीन वस्तु
Transliteration: praa.chin vastoo
"उसे अपनी दादी से एक सुंदर प्राचीन वस्तु विरासत में मिली।"
古董
Transliteration: gǔdǒng
"她从祖母那里继承了一件美丽的古董。"
골동품
Transliteration: goldoongpum
"그녀는 할머니에게서 아름다운 골동품을 물려받았다."
骨董
Transliteration: kottō
"彼女は祖母から美しい骨董を受け継いだ。"
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