dated
|dat/ed|
B2
/ˈdeɪtɪd/
(date)
specific day or engagement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dated' originates from the Latin word 'data', which is the past participle of 'dare', meaning 'to give'.
Historical Evolution
'data' transformed into the Old French word 'dater', and eventually became the modern English word 'date'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give a date to something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'old-fashioned'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'date'.
They dated for several years before getting married.
Adjective 1
old-fashioned or out of style.
The decor in the house was quite dated.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35