Outdated: meaning, definitions and examples
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outdated
[ ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd ]
technology
No longer useful or effective because of being old-fashioned or obsolete.
Synonyms
antiquated, archaic, obsolete, old-fashioned, outmoded
Examples of usage
- The software is outdated and needs to be updated.
- Her phone is so outdated that she can't even download the latest apps.
fashion
No longer in style or fashionable.
Synonyms
antiquated, obsolete, old-fashioned, outmoded, unfashionable
Examples of usage
- Her outfit is outdated and needs to be refreshed.
- The trend she is following is completely outdated.
Translations
Translations of the word "outdated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desatualizado
🇮🇳 पुराना
🇩🇪 veraltet
🇮🇩 usang
🇺🇦 застарілий
🇵🇱 przestarzały
🇯🇵 時代遅れ
🇫🇷 obsolète
🇪🇸 desactualizado
🇹🇷 modası geçmiş
🇰🇷 구식의
🇸🇦 عفا عليها الزمن
🇨🇿 zastaralý
🇸🇰 zastaraný
🇨🇳 过时
🇸🇮 zastarel
🇮🇸 úreltur
🇰🇿 ескірген
🇬🇪 მოძველებული
🇦🇿 köhnəlmiş
🇲🇽 desactualizado
Word origin
The word 'outdated' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' and 'date', referring to the point in time when something is considered current. Over time, 'outdated' has become widely used in various contexts to describe things that are no longer relevant, effective, or in fashion.
See also: antedated, backdate, dated, dating, outdate, predate.