Word Meaning
अतीक़
atīq
hiadjective
Meaning
Ancient, antique, old, or archaic; venerable and noble.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Arabic and Urdu, 'atīq' denotes that which is ancient, antique, or noble and free. In this couplet, it appears in the genitive phrase 'ahad-e-atīq' (the ancient epoch or Old Testament), referring to obsolete dogmas and ancient idols that humanity clings to. It highlights the persistence of ancient delusions in the modern human condition.
Etymology
Arabic root ع-ت-ق (ʿ-t-q), signifying to become old, vintage, noble, or emancipated.
Usage
Often paired with 'ahd' (era/covenant) in literary Urdu to evoke biblical antiquity or archaic traditions.
Examples
Relics surviving from the ancient age
The outdated doctrines of an antique era
Synonyms
क़दीमकुहनदेरीनापुरातन
Related Words
अहद-ए-अतीक़कुहनक़दीमइतक़