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outdatedly-finished

|out-dat-ed-ly-fin-ished|

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/aʊtˈdeɪtɪdli ˈfɪnɪʃt/

completed in an outdated manner

Etymology
Etymology Information

'outdatedly-finished' is a compound word formed from 'outdatedly' and 'finished'. 'Outdatedly' originates from 'outdated', which comes from 'out' and 'date', meaning 'no longer in use'. 'Finished' comes from the Old French 'finiss-', meaning 'to end or complete'.

Historical Evolution

'Outdatedly' evolved from 'outdated', which was first used in the 19th century. 'Finished' has been in use since the Middle English period, derived from the Old French 'finiss-'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'outdatedly' meant 'in a manner that is no longer current', and 'finished' meant 'completed'. Together, they describe something completed in an outdated manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes something that is completed in a manner that is no longer current or fashionable.

The decor in the room was outdatedly-finished, reminiscent of the 1970s.

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Last updated: 2025/04/06 18:20