Definitions for archaize

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archaize ar·cha·ize

Spelling: [ahr-kee-ahyz, -key-]

IPA: /ˈɑr kiˌaɪz, -keɪ-/

Archaize is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 22 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 171 anagrams from letters in archaize (aacehirz).

Definitions for archaize

verb (used with object)

1. to give an archaic appearance or quality to:

verb (used without object)

1. to use archaisms.

Origin of archaize

First recorded in 1840-50, archaize is from the Greek word archaízein to imitate the language of ancient authors. See archaeo-, -ize