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archaism

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. 1.The adoption or imitation of archaic words or style.
  2. 2.An archaic word, style, etc.

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