antik

\anˈtiːk\

/\anˈtiːk\/ adj

The verdict

“antik” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Antique.

Corpus desk

Index FR-antik · antik · French

antik · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MID 5 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "A" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for antik
PropertyValue
Headwordantik
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\anˈtiːk\
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « antik » en français

antikn'entre pas dans le top 100.000 du français: zone de termes techniques, archaïques ou rares.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

antik is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed \anˈtiːk\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

antik doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is antik, spelled A-N-T-I-K.

Definition

  1. 1
    Antique.
  2. 2
    Ancien.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how antik appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Ich muss eingeschlafen sein, denn als ich erwache, ist die Dokumentation über das antike Rom, die ich mir angesehen habe, längst vorbei.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "antik"?
"antik" is spelled A-N-T-I-K. The IPA pronunciation is \anˈtiːk\.
What does "antik" mean?
As an adjective, "antik" means: Antique.
How do you pronounce "antik"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "antik" is \anˈtiːk\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "antik" come from?
"antik" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list