Outdatedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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outdatedly

 

[ ˈaʊtdeɪtədli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of being

Outdatedly refers to an action or manner that is old-fashioned or not in line with current trends or technologies. It often implies a sense of being behind the times in various contexts, such as fashion, technology, or ideologies.

Synonyms

antiquatedly, archaisedly, old-fashionedly

Examples of usage

  • The software outdatedly functions on obsolete technology.
  • He dressed outdatedly for the party, wearing styles from decades ago.
  • The bookstore, outdatedly, only sold printed copies of books.
  • They still communicate outdatedly, using letters instead of emails.

Translations

Translations of the word "outdatedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ultrapassado

🇮🇳 पुराने तरीके से

🇩🇪 veraltet

🇮🇩 ketinggalan zaman

🇺🇦 застаріло

🇵🇱 przestarzały

🇯🇵 時代遅れに

🇫🇷 démodé

🇪🇸 desactualizado

🇹🇷 eskimi yöntemlerle

🇰🇷 구식으로

🇸🇦 بطريقة قديمة

🇨🇿 zastarale

🇸🇰 zastaralý

🇨🇳 过时地

🇸🇮 zastarelo

🇮🇸 úrelt

🇰🇿 ескі үлгіде

🇬🇪 ძველმოდურად

🇦🇿 köhnə üslubda

🇲🇽 desactualizado

Word origin

The word 'outdatedly' derives from the adjective 'outdated', which comes from the combination of 'outdate' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The term 'outdate' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, with 'out' indicating 'beyond' or 'not', and 'date' referring to the temporality or relevance of something. The concept of being 'outdated' typically signifies that something is no longer in fashion or no longer relevant, particularly in technological and cultural contexts. The addition of the '-ly' suffix converts the adjective into an adverb, allowing it to describe the manner in which an action is performed. Thus, 'outdatedly' has emerged as a term to express action or expression characterized by being outdated, which became increasingly relevant in fast-evolving fields like technology and fashion.