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About This Root
From Latin ante (before, in front of). Functions both as prefix and root — antiquity (ancient times, 'before now'), antiquate (to make old), and infantile (from infans, 'not yet speaking', i.e. before speech). The root also hides in words like instant and substantial through the related stare (to stand) compounds.
Associated Words
antiquate
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete
antiquity
Ancient times; an object surviving from ancient times
infantile
Relating to infants; childishly immature
instantaneous
Happening immediately with no delay
instantaneously
Happening immediately, without any delay
instantiate
To represent with a specific example; to create a class instance
instantly
At once, without any delay
insubstantial
Lacking solidity or reality; not real or significant
substantiality
The quality of being real, solid, or significant
substantially
To a great or significant degree; essentially
substantiate
To confirm or prove with evidence
substantiated
Supported or proven by evidence
substantiation
The act of proving something true with evidence
unsubstantiated
Not supported by evidence