死し語ご

noun

dead language; extinct language

Refers to a language that no longer has any native speakers, such as Latin or Ancient Greek. Antonym: 活語 (living language).

Antonyms: 活語

• ラテン語ごは死し語ごだが、学がく術じゅつ用よう語ごとして今いまも使つかわれている。

  Latin is a dead language, but it is still used in academic terminology.

noun

obsolete word; dated word

Describes a word that has fallen out of use and is no longer part of the active vocabulary. Often used in discussions about language change. Related term: 廃語 (obsolete word).

See also: 廃語

• 「写しゃメ」はもう死し語ごになりつつある。

  The word 'shame' (photo message) is becoming obsolete.