antiquated
UK[ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd]US[ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd]
adj
(of things or ideas) old-fashioned or outdated and no longer suitable for modern conditions or purposes.
Morpheme Breakdown
antiqu
ated
antiqu
e) (old
ated
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'antiquated' originates from the latin verb 'antiquare', meaning 'to make old' or 'to restore to an ancient state', which itself derives from 'antiquus' (ancient, old). the english form developed through the medieval latin past participle 'antiquatus'. the core semantic journey is from the neutral concept of 'ancient' to the modern, often pejorative sense of 'old-fashioned' or 'obsolete'. this shift reflects a cultural valuation where antiquity is associated not just with age but with being out of step with current practices. thus, the literal building blocks 'old' + 'state of being' combine to convey the meaning 'rendered old and useless by time'.
Analysis
Structure: antiqu(e) (old) + ated (adjective suffix)
- antiqu(e): from latin 'antiquus', meaning 'ancient, old, former'.
- ated: a suffix forming adjectives, from latin past participle suffix '-atus', indicating a state or condition.
Examples
the factory still relies on antiquated machinery from the 1950s.
many consider his views on management to be hopelessly antiquated.
the law is based on an antiquated notion of family structure.