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Antiquated vs Vestigial - What's the difference?

antiquated | vestigial |

As adjectives the difference between antiquated and vestigial

is that antiquated is old-fashioned, out of date while vestigial is of or pertaining to a vestige or remnant; like a trace from the past.

antiquated

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • old-fashioned, out of date
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    • Usage notes

    Said of abstract concepts (such as doctrines, notions, ideas, principles, opinions, philosophies, methods, and words), but also of physical objects such as doors and maps.

    Synonyms

    * backward

    Related terms

    () * antic * ancient * antiquary * antiquarian * antique * antiquity

    vestigial

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to a vestige or remnant; like a trace from the past.
  • Not fully developed in mature animals.

    • Derived terms

    * vestigial structure

    Related terms

    * vestige