archaic

The definition of archaic is something being old or from a previous time period.

(adjective)

An example of something archaic is a rotary phone.

See archaic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

belonging to an earlier period; ancient
antiquated; old-fashioned
that has ceased to be used except for special purposes, as in poetry, church ritual, etc.: thou is an archaic form of you

Origin: Gr archaikos < archaios, old, ancient < archein, begin

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See archaic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

also Archaic Of, relating to, or characteristic of a much earlier, often more primitive period, especially one that develops into a classical stage of civilization: an archaic bronze statuette; Archaic Greece.
No longer current or applicable; antiquated: archaic laws. See Synonyms at old.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of words and language that were once in regular use but are now relatively rare and suggestive of an earlier style or period.

Origin:

Origin: Greek arkhaikos, old-fashioned

Origin: , from arkhaios, ancient

Origin: , from arkhē, beginning

Origin: , from arkhein, to begin

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