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antiq.

antiq.

9.9
From an earlier time, often meaning a valuable old object
  • other
  • Archaic
translation icon : antiguo
  • The catalog listed the vase as antiq., 18th century.

Examples

  • The store specializes in antiq. furniture.

  • The museum displayed an antiq. sculpture from ancient Greece.

  • He collects antiq. coins dating back to the Roman Empire.

  • Many antiq. items were displayed at the fair.

  • The museum displayed an antiq. sculpture from ancient Greece.

  • He collects antiq. coins dating back to the Roman Empire.

  • The catalog listed the vase as antiq., 18th century.

Synonyms

ancient
vsantiq.
∞ 3.4

Very old and from a long time ago

refers to an earlier period but not necessarily the very distant past
antique
vsantiq.
118 5.2

Made long ago and valued for its age or beauty

is an abbreviated written form used to mark an earlier period

Surface Forms

antiq. main

Etymology

Antiq. stands for antique or antiquity, from the Latin antiquus meaning 'old'. So when you see antiq. it tells you the item or date comes from a long time ago.