Antiquating: meaning, definitions and examples
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antiquating
[ æŋˈtɪkweɪtɪŋ ]
making obsolete
Antiquating refers to the process of rendering something outdated or no longer useful. It is often used in contexts where new advancements or changes make existing items or practices less relevant. This term can apply to technology, practices, and even ideas that have been surpassed by more modern alternatives or methods. Essentially, to antiquate something is to make it belong to a past era, thereby diminishing its value in the present.
Synonyms
displacing, outdating, superseding.
Examples of usage
- The rapid evolution of smartphones is antiquating traditional cell phones.
- Many believe that streaming services are antiquating physical media.
- Innovative practices are antiquating older methods in the workplace.
Translations
Translations of the word "antiquating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antiquação
🇮🇳 पुरानी चीज़ें बनाना
🇩🇪 Antiquierung
🇮🇩 penjadwalan
🇺🇦 антиквування
🇵🇱 antykowanie
🇯🇵 古くすること
🇫🇷 antiquation
🇪🇸 antiquación
🇹🇷 eski hale getirme
🇰🇷 구식화
🇸🇦 تقديم شيء قديم
🇨🇿 antiquace
🇸🇰 antiquácia
🇨🇳 古老化
🇸🇮 antiquiranje
🇮🇸 fornaldar
🇰🇿 ескірулеу
🇬🇪 ანტიკვარიზაცია
🇦🇿 antikvarlaşma
🇲🇽 antiquación
Etymology
The word 'antiquate' derives from the Latin term 'antiquatus', which means 'to make old' or 'to cause to belong to an earlier time'. This Latin form traces its roots back to 'antiquus', meaning 'ancient' or 'old'. The prefix 'anti-' suggests a relation to a previous time or state, contributing to the sense of obsolescence. First recorded in English usage in the late 19th century, the term was primarily employed in legal and academic contexts to refer to practices or regulations that were rendered irrelevant by new legislation or advancements. Over time, it has evolved into broader usage, denoting anything that has become outdated due to newer developments.