Outdated

Pronunciation: /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/

Definitions of outdated

adjective no longer in use or fashionable; obsolete

Example Sentences

A1 My grandparents still use an outdated flip phone.

A2 The software on my computer is outdated and needs to be updated.

B1 The fashion trends from last season are already outdated.

B2 The technology in this office is outdated and needs to be upgraded.

C1 The information in this textbook is outdated and no longer accurate.

C2 The company's marketing strategy is outdated and needs to be revamped.

Examples of outdated in a Sentence

formal The company's technology infrastructure is in dire need of an update as it is filled with outdated systems.

informal I can't believe you're still using that outdated phone from five years ago.

slang That fashion trend is so outdated, no one wears those clothes anymore.

figurative His mindset is completely outdated, he needs to adapt to the modern way of thinking.

Grammatical Forms of outdated

• past tense: outdated
• plural: outdated
• comparative: more outdated
• superlative: most outdated
• present tense: outdate
• future tense: will outdate
• perfect tense: have outdated
• continuous tense: is outdated
• singular: outdated
• positive degree: outdated
• infinitive: to outdate
• gerund: outdating
• participle: outdated

Origin and Evolution of outdated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'outdated' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'date', indicating something that is past its expiration date or no longer current.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe items that were no longer in fashion or up to date, 'outdated' has evolved to encompass a broader range of things that are obsolete or no longer relevant in various contexts.