Definition

In a way that is old-fashioned or no longer in common use.

Example

The text was written archaically, making it difficult for modern readers to understand.

Conversation

Have you ever read poetry that feels so archaically written?

Yeah, I find it fascinating how language has evolved over time.

Right? Sometimes, it’s hard to understand the context behind those words.

Exactly! But it’s interesting to see how people expressed themselves back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archaically → It is formed from "archaic" (from Greek "archaios", meaning ancient or old) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "archaically" means in a manner that is characteristic of an earlier or ancient time.

Memory Tip

Think of something being done in an 'ancient' way ('archaic') — the '-ly' shows how it is done, so 'archaically' means in an ancient manner.

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