Outdate: meaning, definitions and examples
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outdate
[ ˌaʊtˈdeɪt ]
technology
To become outdated or no longer relevant due to advancements or changes in technology.
Synonyms
deprecated, obsolete, old-fashioned
Examples of usage
- The software quickly outdates itself with the release of new updates.
- Many electronic devices become outdate within a few years of their release.
fashion
To go out of style or no longer be trendy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fashion industry constantly outdates certain clothing styles.
- Wearing bell-bottoms will quickly outdate your wardrobe.
Translations
Translations of the word "outdate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desatualizar
- ultrapassar
- sair de moda
🇮🇳 पुराना हो जाना
🇩🇪 veraltet
🇮🇩 kedaluwarsa
🇺🇦 застарівати
🇵🇱 przestarzeć się
🇯🇵 時代遅れになる
🇫🇷 dépasser
- devenir obsolète
- sortir de mode
🇪🇸 quedar obsoleto
🇹🇷 modası geçmek
🇰🇷 구식이 되다
🇸🇦 يصبح قديمًا
🇨🇿 zastaralý
🇸🇰 zastarať
🇨🇳 过时
🇸🇮 zastareti
🇮🇸 úreldast
🇰🇿 ескіру
🇬🇪 მოძველება
🇦🇿 köhnəlmək
🇲🇽 quedar obsoleto
Word origin
The word 'outdate' originated in the late 19th century, combining the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' or 'to exceed' with 'date'. It first appeared in English to describe something that was no longer current or relevant, especially in relation to technology or fashion.
See also: antedated, backdate, dated, dating, outdated, predate.