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dated

/ˈdeɪtɪd/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to, or denoting an action or expression that is no longer current, fashionable, or acceptable.

    - "The fashion from the 1980s is considered dated."
    - "His ideas are no longer relevant and seem quite dated."
    - "The technology in this classroom is quite dated."
  • adjective

    Belonging to an earlier time, especially a time before that which is current.

    - "The literature of the 16th century is considered a rich source of dated information."
    - "The museum houses many artifacts that are quite dated."
    - "The traditions and customs of ancient civilizations are often considered quite dated."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdeɪtɪd/



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Antonyms

undated , a la mode , trendy , current , up-to-date
Synonyms

age , elden , obsolesce , go out , see , anachronous , démodé , old hat , old-fashioned , outdated , retro
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dated
created , debated , fated , gated , hated , mated , plated , rated , stated , waited
Variants
List of all variants of dated that leads to same result
dated , datedly , datedness , datednesses , datable , date , dateable , dater , daters , dates , dating , carbon dating , carbon datings , carbon-date , carbon-dated , carbon-dates , carbon-dating , double date , double dates , double-date , double-dated , double-dates , double-dating , radiocarbon dating , radiocarbon datings , radiocarbon-date , radiocarbon-dated , radiocarbon-dates , radiocarbon-dating
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'dated' comes from the Old French word 'daté', meaning 'marked with a date' or 'assigned a date'. It later evolved to mean 'belonging to an earlier time' or 'no longer current'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'dated' comes from the Old French word 'daté', which means 'marked with a date'.

  2. The term 'dated' is often used in the context of technology to describe equipment that is no longer in use or no longer supported.

  3. The term 'dated' is often used in the context of fashion to describe clothing or styles that are no longer popular or fashionable.

Related Concepts
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  1. obsolete: Relating to or being a thing, practice, or term that is no longer in use or no longer understood.

  2. antiquated: Belonging to an earlier time, especially a time before that which is current; outdated.

  3. archaic: Belonging to or characteristic of an early stage in the development of something; obsolete.

Culture
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The term 'dated' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to denote a sense of nostalgia or a connection to the past. For example, in literature, the term is often used to describe outdated ideas or outdated ways of thinking. In art, the term is often used to describe works that belong to an earlier time period or that evoke a sense of nostalgia. In music, the term is often used to describe genres or songs that are no longer popular or fashionable.

How to Memorize "dated"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clock that is no longer functioning and the hands are stuck in a particular position. This clock represents the concept of 'dated'.
    - Visualize a photo album filled with pictures from an earlier time. The photos in the album represent the concept of 'dated'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dated' with the concept of 'nostalgia'.
    - Associate the word 'dated' with the concept of 'outdated'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'dated' with the word 'antiquated' or 'obsolete'.
    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'dated' with the phrase 'belongs to an earlier time'.

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