ar ‧ cha ‧ ic /ɑːˈkeɪ-ɪk $ ɑːr-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: archaïque , from Greek archaikos , from archaios 'ancient' ]
1 . old and no longer used SYN outdated OPP modern :
archaic words
2 . old-fashioned and needing to be replaced:
Many smaller radio stations broadcast on archaic equipment.
3 . from or relating to ancient times SYN ancient :
archaic civilizations