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outdated

/aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Belonging or pertaining to a time that is no longer present or in use.

  • adjective

    Behind the times; no longer in fashion or use.


Antonyms

current , up to date , in fashion , in style , modern , trendy
Synonyms

superseded , parachronistic
Rhymes
Words rhyming with outdated
date , fate , mate
Variants
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outdated , outdatedly , outdatedness , outdatednesses
Etymology
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Originally meant ‘past due’ or ‘overdue’. The word came into English in the late 15th century from the Old French word outdaté, which meant ‘expired’ or ‘no longer valid’.


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  1. The word outdated comes from the Old French word outdaté, which means ‘expired’ or ‘no longer valid’.

  2. The term outdated was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  3. In the 16th century, the term outdated was used to describe a coin that was no longer in circulation.

  4. The term outdated is often used to describe ideas, technology, or fashion that is no longer in vogue or relevant.


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  1. obsolete: Synonym of outdated, meaning no longer in use or no longer relevant.

  2. archaic: Relating to or characterized by the language, customs, or manners of an earlier time, often used to describe outdated things.


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In literature, the term outdated is often used to describe characters or ideas that are no longer relevant or fashionable. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's mansion as 'outdated' and 'obsolete'. In art, outdated styles or techniques may be revived or reimagined to create new works. For example, the Surrealist movement in the early 20th century drew inspiration from outdated or discarded objects and ideas.

How to Memorize "outdated"

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    - Visualize an old clock that no longer keeps accurate time to remember the meaning of outdated.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

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