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archaism 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Noun
/ˈärkēˌizəm/,/ˈärkā-/,
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archaisms, plural;
  1. A thing that is very old or old-fashioned

  2. An archaic word or style of language or art

  3. The use or conscious imitation of very old or old-fashioned styles or features in language or art

  1. the use of an archaic expression
  2. (archaist) a person who archaizes
  3. (archaist) antiquary: an expert or collector of antiquities
  4. (archaistic) imitative of an archaic style or manner; "archaistic writing"
  5. In language, an archaism (from the ἀρχαϊκός, archaïkós, 'old-fashioned, antiquated', ultimately ἀρχαῖος, archaîos, 'from the beginning, ancient') is the use of a form of speech or writing that is no longer current. ...
  6. using obsolete or archaic words when current alternatives are available.
  7. The deliberate use of obsolete words, grammar or expressions. This may be done because of the nature of the subject matter, to create a particular mood (for example, solemnity) or simply to help a poem rhyme or scan.
  8. Old or outdated words or syntax which are intentionally used for effect.
  9. A name which is antiquated in style or meaning (cf. Anachronism). For example, Clabber Girl baking powder recalls an earlier time.
  10. usage of an older, often obsolete form of language
  11. A word or expression no longer in general use.  Example: Shakespearean language
  12. an obsolete word or phrase.