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Rarearchaism
The correct spelling is archaism.
How to pronounce archaism
noun
IPA: /ˈɑː(ɹ)keɪˌɪzəm/
Say it like: Arc-hay-sm
The correct spelling is archaism. The adoption or imitation of archaic words or style. For example: "In this text, the word "methinks" appears to be a deliberate archaism."
Usage Examples
“In this text, the word "methinks" appears to be a deliberate archaism.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The adoption or imitation of archaic words or style.
- 2.An archaic word, style, etc.
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