Outdatedness: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฐ๏ธ
outdatedness
[ aสtหdeษชtษชdnษs ]
state of being
Outdatedness refers to the quality of being outdated or no longer in use. It indicates that something has become obsolete or is no longer relevant, typically due to advancements in technology, changes in societal needs, or shifts in cultural trends.
Synonyms
antiquation, obsolescence, outmodedness
Examples of usage
- The outdatedness of the software made it difficult to use.
- The outdatedness of the fashion trends was evident on the runway.
- The outdatedness of the educational curriculum led to calls for reform.
Translations
Translations of the word "outdatedness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น obsolescรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคคเคจเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Veraltetheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ ketinggalan zaman
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐััะฐััะปัััั
๐ต๐ฑ przestarzaลoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆไปฃ้ ใ
๐ซ๐ท obsolescence
๐ช๐ธ obsolescencia
๐น๐ท eskilik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุฏูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zastaralost
๐ธ๐ฐ zastaralosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๆถ
๐ธ๐ฎ zastaralost
๐ฎ๐ธ รบrelda
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะบัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแแแแแแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรถhnษlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ obsolescencia
Etymology
The term 'outdatedness' is formed from the adjective 'outdated', which itself comes from the combination of 'out' and 'date'. The word 'date' in this context refers to the age or relevance of something. The prefix 'out-' implies surpassing or going beyond, while 'dated' indicates something that is marked by a specific time. The earliest recorded use of 'outdated' dates back to the early 20th century, signifying that something is no longer current or relevant. The noun form, 'outdatedness', likely emerged as speakers sought a way to convey the state or quality of being outdated, reflecting the growing pace of change in modern society and technology. As culture and technology continuously evolve, the concept of outdatedness has become more pronounced, giving rise to discussions around obsolescence in various fields, from publishing to technology.