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archaically-expressed

|ar-cha-ic-al-ly-ex-pressed|

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/ɑːrˈkeɪɪkli ɪkˈsprɛst/

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/ɑːˈkeɪɪkli ɪkˈsprɛst/

outdated expression

Etymology
Etymology Information

'archaically-expressed' originates from the combination of 'archaic,' which comes from the Greek word 'arkhaikos,' meaning 'ancient,' and 'expressed,' from Latin 'expressus,' meaning 'to press out.'

Historical Evolution

'archaically-expressed' combines the adjective 'archaic' with the past participle 'expressed,' forming a compound adjective.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'archaic' meant 'ancient or old,' and 'expressed' meant 'to convey or articulate.' Together, they describe something articulated in an outdated manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

expressed in a manner that is outdated or no longer in common use.

The letter was archaically-expressed, using terms no longer familiar to modern readers.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 01:12