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antiquated

/ˈæn.tɪ.kweɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Out-of-date, obsolete, or old-fashioned to the point of being inefficient or no longer useful.

Example

"The municipal government finally replaced its antiquated filing system with a modern digital database."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'antique,' which carries positive connotations of historical value or collectibility, 'antiquated' is usually critical, implying that something is too old to be practical or acceptable today.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin antiquatus, past participle of antiquare ('to make old or obsolete'), from Latin antiquus ('ancient, former').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antiquated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antiquated
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