Archaism

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɑː(ɹ)keɪˌɪzÉ™m/, /ˈɑː(ɹ)kiˌɪzÉ™m/

Origin

17th Century, from New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἀρχαϊσμός (arkhaismos, "an antiquated phrase or style"), from ἀρχαίζειν (arkhaizein, "to model one's style upon that of ancient writers"), from ἀρχαῖος (arkhaios, "old, ancient"), from ἀρχή (arkhē, "beginning"), from ἄρχω (arkhō, "I begin").

Full definition of archaism

Noun

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

Related terms

• archaic

Anagrams

• charisma
• machairs