How Do You Spell ANTIQUATE?

Pronunciation: [ˈantɪkwˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "antiquate" is spelled with the "a" sounding as "a" in "antique" followed by the consonant blend "nt", then the "i" sounding as "ɪ" in "bit", and ending with the "qu" sounding as "kw", and the "a" sounding as "eɪ" in "ate". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈæntɪkweɪt/. This term refers to something that is outdated or no longer useful. It is important to spell the word correctly to avoid confusion or misunderstandings in written communication.

ANTIQUATE Meaning and Definition

1. Antiquate is a verb that refers to the process of rendering something or someone outdated, obsolete, or no longer relevant due to the passage of time or the introduction of new and more advanced concepts, technologies, or ideas.

   When something becomes antiquated, it means that it has fallen behind in terms of its usefulness, effectiveness, or appropriateness in comparison to contemporary standards. This can often occur with technological advancements, where older models or approaches are gradually phased out or replaced by more innovative solutions.

   Furthermore, antiquating can also apply to ideas, beliefs, or practices that were once widely accepted or considered valid, but have become outdated or disproven as knowledge progresses. These ideas or practices are no longer considered relevant or reliable in light of new information or insights gained over time.

   In some cases, the process of antiquating can occur gradually, as newer methods or approaches slowly gain acceptance and replace older ones. However, there may also be instances where a sudden breakthrough or discovery swiftly antiquates certain concepts or technologies.

   Overall, antiquating is a term used to describe the process of rendering something obsolete or outdated, often due to the emergence of newer, more effective alternatives, advancements, or understanding.

2. To put out of use; to make old.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for ANTIQUATE *

• adiquate 14.2857142%
• atiquate 14.2857142%

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Other Common Misspellings for ANTIQUATE

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Etymology of ANTIQUATE

The word antiquate originated from the Latin word antiquatus, which is the past participle of antiquare. Antiquare is derived from the Latin word antiquus, meaning ancient or old. It entered English usage in the late 16th century, retaining its Latin root meaning of to make ancient or to cause to become old-fashioned.

Similar spelling words for ANTIQUATE

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• untacked,
• indiecade,
• antiquated,
• ANTICT,
• Indagate,
• non-antiquity.

Conjugate verb Antiquate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have antiquated

you would have antiquated

he/she/it would have antiquated

we would have antiquated

they would have antiquated

I would have antiquate

you would have antiquate

he/she/it would have antiquate

we would have antiquate

they would have antiquate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been antiquating

you would have been antiquating

he/she/it would have been antiquating

we would have been antiquating

they would have been antiquating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would antiquate

you would antiquate

he/she/it would antiquate

we would antiquate

they would antiquate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be antiquating

you would be antiquating

he/she/it would be antiquating

we would be antiquating

they would be antiquating

FUTURE

I will antiquate

you will antiquate

he/she/it will antiquate

we will antiquate

they will antiquate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be antiquating

you will be antiquating

he/she/it will be antiquating

we will be antiquating

they will be antiquating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have antiquated

you will have antiquated

he/she/it will have antiquated

we will have antiquated

they will have antiquated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been antiquating

you will have been antiquating

he/she/it will have been antiquating

we will have been antiquating

they will have been antiquating

IMPERATIVE

you antiquate

we let´s antiquate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to antiquate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was antiquating

you were antiquating

he/she/it was antiquating

we were antiquating

they were antiquating

PAST PARTICIPLE

antiquated

PAST PERFECT

I had antiquated

you had antiquated

he/she/it had antiquated

we had antiquated

they had antiquated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been antiquating

you had been antiquating

he/she/it had been antiquating

we had been antiquating

they had been antiquating

PRESENT

I antiquate

you antiquate

he/she/it antiquates

we antiquate

they antiquate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am antiquating

you are antiquating

he/she/it is antiquating

we are antiquating

they are antiquating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

antiquating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have antiquated

you have antiquated

he/she/it has antiquated

we have antiquated

they have antiquated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been antiquating

you have been antiquating

he/she/it has been antiquating

we have been antiquating

they have been antiquating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it antiquate

SIMPLE PAST

I antiquated

you antiquated

he/she/it antiquated

we antiquated

they antiquated