antiquation

[/ˌæn.tɪˈkweɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: antiquations
antiquação
1. the process of becoming old-fashioned or obsolete; the state of being outdated
The antiquation of the technology forced the company to invest in new systems.
A antiquação da tecnologia forçou a empresa a investir em novos sistemas.
2. the act of making something old or seeming older than it actually is
The deliberate antiquation of the furniture gave the modern home a vintage charm.
A antiquação deliberada do mobiliário deu ao lar moderno um encanto vintage.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'antiquação' is commonly used in academic and technical contexts to describe technological obsolescence or the deliberate aging of objects for aesthetic purposes. In the USA, the term is less frequently used in everyday speech but appears in formal writing about technology, culture, and design. The concept resonates particularly in Silicon Valley discourse and among design professionals who discuss intentional vintage aesthetics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obsolescenceoutdatednessarchaismdecayaging
Antonyms / Antônimos
modernizationinnovationcurrencycontemporaneity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
antiquação
standard and widely used term
São Paulo
obsolência
alternative term, more technical context
Portugal
antiquação
formal and literary usage
Rio de Janeiro
envelhecimento
colloquial alternative meaning aging or becoming old

Related Words

antiqueantiquatedantiquaryobsoleteoutdated

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall into antiquation
face antiquation
the antiquation of methods
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