Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
archaic-term
Noun
/ɑːrˈkeɪ.ɪk tɜrm/
Definition
A word or phrase that is no longer in common use and may seem outdated or old-fashioned.
Examples
- The word ‘thou’ is considered an archaic term in modern English.
- Using archaic terms can give a literary work a historical flavor.
- While some archaic terms are rarely used, they still appear in classic literature.
Meaning
Archaic terms are those that were once used in a language but have fallen out of mainstream communication, often evoking a sense of historical authenticity or nostalgia.
Synonyms
- obsolete term
- outdated word
- old-fashioned expression
