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Outdating: meaning, definitions and examples

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outdating

 

[ aʊtˈdeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

becoming obsolete

Outdating refers to the process of becoming outdated or no longer in use. This can happen to ideas, technologies, or even fashion trends as society evolves and newer alternatives are introduced.

Synonyms

antiquated, obsolete, outmoded

Examples of usage

  • The rapid advancement of technology is outdating many traditional methods.
  • The fashion industry is constantly outdating last season's styles.
  • His theories were outdating as new research emerged.

Translations

Translations of the word "outdating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desatualização

🇮🇳 पुरातनता

🇩🇪 Veralterung

🇮🇩 ketinggalan zaman

🇺🇦 старіння

🇵🇱 przestarzałość

🇯🇵 時代遅れ

🇫🇷 dépréciation

🇪🇸 obsolescencia

🇹🇷 eski moda

🇰🇷 구식

🇸🇦 تاريخ عفا عليه الزمن

🇨🇿 zastarání

🇸🇰 zastaralý

🇨🇳 过时

🇸🇮 zastarelo

🇮🇸 úrelt

🇰🇿 ескіру

🇬🇪 ძველმოდური

🇦🇿 köhnəlmə

🇲🇽 obsolescencia

Etymology

The term 'outdating' originates from the combination of 'out-' (a prefix meaning 'beyond' or 'external') and 'date,' which in this context means to mark the time of an event or object's relevance. The verb 'to date' has roots in Old French 'dater', which is derived from Latin 'data', meaning 'given'. As society evolved, so did the concept of dating, particularly in relation to how we define the significance of ideas, trends, and technologies over time. The transition to the modern usage of 'outdating' highlights a continual assessment of value as new innovations arise, rendering previous forms and concepts less applicable or acceptable.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,420, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.