Meaning & use
antiquated
Old-fashioned or outdated, and no longer suited to modern needs or standards.
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The office still uses an antiquated filing system instead of digital records.
Critics called the law antiquated and demanded it be updated for the internet age.
A note on using this word
Antiquated carries a critical tone, implying something should be replaced, unlike the more neutral 'old' or 'historic.'
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