antiquatedly-held
|an-ti-quat-ed-ly-held|
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/ænˈtɪkweɪtɪdli hɛld/
(antiquated)
outdatedly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'antiquated' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'antiquatus,' where 'antiquus' meant 'ancient or old.'
Historical Evolution
'antiquatus' transformed into the French word 'antiqué,' and eventually became the modern English word 'antiquated' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ancient or old,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'outdated or obsolete.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is held or maintained in an outdated or old-fashioned manner.
The antiquatedly-held beliefs of the community were resistant to change.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 18:43