Outdated: meaning, definitions and examples

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outdated

 

[ ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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  • The software is outdated and needs to be updated.
  • Her phone is so outdated that she can't even download the latest apps.
Context #2 | Adjective

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  • Her outfit is outdated and needs to be refreshed.
  • The trend she is following is completely outdated.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Translations of the word "outdated" in other languages: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

Etymology

The word 'outdated' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' and 'date', referring to the point in time when something is considered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 Over time, 'outdated' has become widely used in various contexts to describe things that are no longer relevant, effective, or in fashion.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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,057, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.