outdatedly-held
|out-dat-ed-ly-held|
C1
/aʊtˈdeɪtɪdli hɛld/
old-fashioned belief
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outdatedly-held' originates from the English word 'outdated,' which combines 'out-' meaning 'beyond' and 'dated' meaning 'having a date.'
Historical Evolution
'outdated' evolved from the Middle English word 'outdate,' which meant 'to surpass in age or date.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to surpass in age,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'no longer in use or fashionable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a belief or idea that is considered old-fashioned or no longer relevant.
The theory was outdatedly-held and no longer accepted by modern scientists.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 15:30