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| an·tique [ an tk ] |
noun (plural an·tiques) |
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1. collectible old item: a collectible decorative or household object that is valued because of its age
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2. classical art: the style, traditions, and qualities of ancient times, especially the art and sculpture of ancient Greece and Rome
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formal
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adjective |
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1. made long ago: old and often valuable, of interest to collectors, and characteristic of a period and style of manufacture
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2. from classical times: derived from a period of ancient history, especially ancient Greece and Rome, or stylistically typical of such a period
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formal
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3. ancient: very old or old-fashioned
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informal
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transitive verb (past and past participle an·tiqued, present participle an·tiqu·ing, 3rd person present singular an·tiques) |
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handicraft make something appear old: to treat something, especially a new object, so that it looks antique or worn with time
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| [15th century. Via French< Latin antiquus "old"] |
