Antiquation
to make obsolete, old-fashioned, or out of date by replacing with something newer or better:
This latest device will antiquate the ice-cube tray.
to design or create in an style; cause to appear .
verb (transitive)
to make obsolete or old-fashioned
to give an old or antique appearance to
n.
1640s, from Late Latin antiquationem (nominative antiquatio), noun of action from past participle stem of antiquare (see antique (adj.)).
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