an|ti|quat|ed

an|ti|quat|ed
an|ti|quat|ed «AN tuh KWAY tihd», adjective.
1. that has grown old but is no longer valued; old-fashioned; out-of-date: »

antiquated fashions, antiquated laws. Most science books written 20 years ago are now antiquated.

SYNONYM(S): obsolete, archaic, outmoded.
2. too old for work or service: »

This antiquated truck is ready for the junk heap.

an´ti|quat´ed|ness, noun.

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