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arcaísmo

[ar.ka.ˈiz.mu]
nounmasculinepl: arcaísmos
archaism
1. A word, phrase, or usage that is no longer in common use; an obsolete or old-fashioned expression
The word 'thee' is an archaism in modern English.
A palavra 'vós' é um arcaísmo no português moderno.
2. The use or imitation of archaic language or style
The author's archaism in the novel gives it a classical feel.
O arcaísmo do autor no romance lhe confere um ar clássico.
Synonyms
palavra antigaexpressão obsoletatermo desusadovocábulo arcaico
Antonyms
neologismomodernismopalavra contemporânea

Regional Variations

General Portuguese
arcaísmo
Standard usage across all Portuguese-speaking regions
Brazil
arcaísmo
Less frequently used in everyday speech; more common in literary analysis
Portugal
arcaísmo
Common in linguistic and literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

usar arcaísmos
linguagem cheia de arcaísmos
estilo arcaizante
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