How Do You Spell ANTIQUATING?

Pronunciation: [ˈantɪkwˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Antiquating is a verb meaning to make something old-fashioned or out of date. The word is spelled as "æn.tɪ.kweɪ.tɪŋ" in IPA phonetic transcription. The "a" sound in the first syllable is pronounced as "æ", like in the word "cat". The "i" sound in the second syllable is pronounced as "ɪ", like in the word "sit". The "a" sound in the third syllable is pronounced as "eɪ", like in the word "day". The last syllable is pronounced as "tɪŋ", like in the word "ting".

ANTIQUATING Meaning and Definition

1. Antiquating is a verb that refers to the process or act of making something old-fashioned, outmoded, or no longer current. It involves rendering something outdated or obsolete by introducing new and more advanced elements or methods. The term "antiquating" is often used to describe the deliberate effort to bring about obsolescence or to replace traditional or long-standing practices, ideas, or objects with newer alternatives.

   In a broader context, antiquating can also be seen as a natural consequence of progress and innovation. As society moves forward and evolves, certain concepts or technologies become antiquated as they are surpassed by newer and more efficient alternatives. For example, the advent of digital cameras has antiquated traditional film cameras, or the rise of smartphones has antiquated older mobile phone models. This process is driven by the pursuit of improvement, efficiency, and the desire to keep up with the rapid changes in technology and societal needs.

   While antiquating often brings new benefits and advancements, it can also carry with it a sense of loss or nostalgia for the past. As certain practices or objects become antiquated, they may hold sentimental value or cultural significance, and their disappearance can lead to a longing or appreciation for the bygone era. Nonetheless, antiquating is an intrinsic part of progress and the continuous development of society, enabling innovation and driving us towards newer and more advanced possibilities.

Top Common Misspellings for ANTIQUATING *

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Other Common Misspellings for ANTIQUATING

• anticpating
• antipating
• antiqating
• antiquting
• antiquinting
• antiquening
• antikeating
• antikuating
• antyqating
• antiquateing

Etymology of ANTIQUATING

The word antiquating is derived from the verb antiquate, which in turn comes from the Latin word antiquatus, meaning made old or grown old. This Latin term comes from the verb antiquare, which means to make old or to age. The Latin root is derived from the adjective antiquus, meaning old or ancient.

Similar spelling words for ANTIQUATING

• anticipative,
• antiquarian,
• antiquate,
• anticipator,
• antiquated,
• antiquary,
• antiquark,
• anticipatory,
• antiquity,
• antiguan,
• anticipation,
• anticipate,
• anticipated.

Conjugate verb Antiquating

CONDITIONAL

I would antiquate

we would antiquate

you would antiquate

he/she/it would antiquate

they would antiquate

FUTURE

I will antiquate

we will antiquate

you will antiquate

he/she/it will antiquate

they will antiquate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have antiquated

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he/she/it will have antiquated

they will have antiquated

PAST

I antiquated

we antiquated

you antiquated

he/she/it antiquated

they antiquated

PAST PERFECT

I had antiquated

we had antiquated

you had antiquated

he/she/it had antiquated

they had antiquated

PRESENT

I antiquate

we antiquate

you antiquate

he/she/it antiquates

they antiquate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have antiquated

we have antiquated

you have antiquated

he/she/it has antiquated

they have antiquated

I am antiquating

we are antiquating

you are antiquating

he/she/it is antiquating

they are antiquating

I was antiquating

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I will be antiquating

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