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Arcane vs. Archaic
Arcane
/ɑːˈkeɪn/Examples:
Her arcane knowledge of plant remedies was renowned in the village.The professor's lectures were filled with arcane references to ancient texts.He found the old manuscript's arcane symbols both intriguing and intimidating.
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Archaic
/ɑː'keɪɪk/Examples:
His archaic mindset clashed with modern trends.The manuscript was full of archaic language and phrases.Her dress had an archaic charm from another era.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Arcane and archaic both sound similar but have different meanings related to their contexts.
- Arcane relates to something mysterious and understood by few, whereas archaic refers to something old-fashioned or obsolete.
- Imagine an ancient book, the arcane nature of its spells makes it mysterious and only the knowledgeable can understand it, whereas its archaic language may seem outdated to modern readers.
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