MCQ Practice Single Best Answer Topic: Definitions

Q What is the term for a word or phrase that is considered old-fashioned or no longer in common use?

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  • A Archaism
  • B Neologism
  • C Euphemism
  • D Colloquialism
Correct Answer: A

Explanation

An archaism refers to a word or phrase that was once commonly used but is now considered old-fashioned or outdated. These terms may have fallen out of everyday usage and are often associated with earlier periods in language history.

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