'antiquation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'antiquatio', where 'anti-' meant 'before' and 'quatio' meant 'to shake or stir'.

'antiquatio' transformed into the French word 'antiquation', and eventually became the modern English word 'antiquation' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to make old or obsolete', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of becoming outdated or obsolete'.