Antiquated

/ˈæn.tɪ.kwə.tɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Old-fashioned or outdated; no longer in use or relevant.

The antiquated machinery in the factory needed to be replaced with modern equipment.

Respectfully old; belonging to an earlier period or age.

She appreciated the antiquated customs of her ancestors and honored them in her daily life.

Out of date; unsuitable for modern use.

His antiquated views on education did not align with current teaching methods.

Obsolete; having lost significance or relevance.

The laws governing internet privacy were considered antiquated, prompting calls for reform.

Late Latin 'antiquatus', from 'antiquus', meaning ancient or old.

antiquated ideas

Ideas that are considered old-fashioned and no longer relevant.

antiquated technology

Technology that is outdated and no longer used.

antiquity

The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.

antique

A collectible item such as a piece of furniture or work of art that is a minimum of 100 years old.

Outdated or old-fashioned person

He's such an antiquated thinker; he still believes in stuff like handwritten letters.

Something that is not trendy

Wearing those shoes is so antiquated; nobody wears them anymore.