When and Where I Found It: My dad used this word yesterday when discussing some old Christmas decorations that we have in our house. He said that they are "antiquated."
What It Means: According to dictionary.com, this word means "continued from, resembling, or adhering to the past; old-fashioned." The word could also mean "no longer used" or "obsolete." My father meant this word as a way to describe how old-fashioned the Christmas decorations are. Also, he could have meant that these types of decorations are not used by others. In this case, either of the word's definitions seem applicable.
Antiquated (adj.) In dictionary.com Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antiquated
Level of Familiarity: I had heard this word used enough to know that it means old-fashioned and that it could also refer to an out-dated object or practice that is not used in the present-day. However, I had previously never used the word myself in a conversation or thought in-depth about its meaning. I think I remember the word's definition because, when spoken, the word has always sounded like "antique" to me, so I am able to associate both words with "old-fashioned."
Do I Want to Know This Word Well and Why? Yes, I want to know this word well because I think it is an effective way to refer to an out-dated object, practice, or way-of-thinking. Also, having heard this word used before, I'm sure I will come across the word again either in conversation or in writing, so I feel that I should have a good understanding of the word's meaning.
Do I Think Others Should Know This Word Well...If So, Who and Why? Yes, I think others should know this word well. While my dad doesn't like to read many books (although he reads the newspaper every day), he knew this word and its meaning. As a result, I feel that others may encounter this word in conversation, so they should know at least a basic definition of this word.
It has such a pretty ring to it for such a sad work lol
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