outdated

adjective

out·​dat·​ed ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly adverb
outdatedness noun

Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone
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Real change requires commitment, and that means letting go of old habits, processes and, yes, outdated tech. Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 So, when Pluto entered this Earth sign in 2008, the world was plunged into a period of upheaval that dismantled outdated systems, forcing collective introspection around power, responsibility and sustainability. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 Media often presents outdated conventions the industry has tried to weed out over decades. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Popular on Variety To the narrative’s detriment, the film doesn’t stray far from the safe confines of outdated formulas, wherein a city dweller finds love in a small town and workaholics are chided for choosing a career over love. Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outdated 

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outdated was in 1616

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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

outdated

adjective
out·​dat·​ed (ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
: not up-to-date

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