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archaism

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun archaism has 1 sense
  1. archaism, archaicism - the use of an archaic expression
    --1 is a kind of formulation, expression
    Derived forms: verb archaize1, verb archaise1

Definitions from the Web

Archaism

noun

1. The use of outdated or old-fashioned language, expressions, or styles in writing or speech.

Example sentence: Many classical literary works contain archaisms that can be confusing to modern readers.

noun

2. An archaic or obsolete word, phrase, or idiom.

Example sentence: "Thou" and "thee" are archaisms of the English language that are rarely used today.

noun

3. The state of being old-fashioned, out-of-date, or no longer in common use.

Example sentence: The design of the house had a deliberate archaism, evoking the style of the Victorian era.

adjective

1. Characterized by the use of archaisms in language or style.

Example sentence: The author's archaism in his writing gives his novels a nostalgic and historical feel.

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