antiquated
Translation
outdated, old-fashioned
Examples
His antiquated ideas were not popular.
His outdated ideas were not popular.
The factory uses antiquated machinery.
The factory uses antiquated machinery.
Grammar Patterns
((an antiquated sth.)) describing something as old-fashioned and unsuitable for modern times His antiquated ideas were not popular.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outdated, old-fashioned, archaic; Antonyms: modern, contemporary, up-to-date
Etymology
From Latin 'antiquus' (old, ancient). The '-ated' suffix forms an adjective, meaning 'made old'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'antique' that is so old it's no longer useful or fashionable, just 'antiquated'.