Outmoded

Pronunciation: /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

Definitions of outmoded

adjective out of fashion or no longer current; outdated

Example Sentences

A1 Some people still use outmoded technology like flip phones.

A2 The fashion industry is constantly evolving, leaving behind outmoded trends.

B1 The company decided to upgrade their outmoded software to improve efficiency.

B2 The outmoded practices of the past were no longer effective in the modern business world.

C1 The outmoded laws of the country needed to be reformed to reflect societal changes.

C2 The outmoded beliefs of the older generation clashed with the progressive views of the younger generation.

Examples of outmoded in a Sentence

formal The company decided to replace their outmoded software system with a more advanced one.

informal I can't believe you're still using that outmoded flip phone.

slang Dude, that outfit is so outmoded, you need a style upgrade.

figurative His outmoded way of thinking is holding him back from progressing in his career.

Grammatical Forms of outmoded

• past tense: outmoded
• plural: outmoded
• comparative: more outmoded
• superlative: most outmoded
• present tense: outmode
• future tense: will outmode
• perfect tense: has outmoded
• continuous tense: is outmoding
• singular: outmoded
• positive degree: outmoded
• infinitive: outmode
• gerund: outmoding
• participle: outmoded

Origin and Evolution of outmoded

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'outmoded' originated from the combination of 'out' meaning 'beyond' or 'outside' and 'mode' meaning 'a way or manner of doing something'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is no longer in fashion or style, the word 'outmoded' has evolved to also imply obsolescence or being outdated in terms of functionality or relevance.