Usually implies something is inefficient due to being old, without the charm of vintage or classic items. Despite the firm's success, they still use an antiquated filing system.
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Upgrade Needed
Often suggests that the item or system should be replaced with a newer, more effective version. Our school's antiquated textbooks lack the latest scientific discoveries.
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Comparative Context
Helpful in contrasting an old method with a more modern, often superior, alternative. Smartphones have rendered antiquated rotary phones nearly obsolete.