outdated
|out/dat/ed|
B2
/aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/
(outdate)
make obsolete
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outdated' originates from the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' and the word 'date,' referring to a specific time or period.
Historical Evolution
'outdate' transformed into the adjective 'outdated' to describe something that is no longer current or fashionable.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beyond the current date,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'no longer in use or fashionable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
no longer in use or fashionable; obsolete.
The software is outdated and needs an upgrade.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35