Obsolete Technology

verb to determine or specify the date or time of something

adjective old-fashioned or out-of-date

• The historical document was dated back to the 15th century.
• I found a photo of us from that dated party last year.
• That outfit is so dated, you need a wardrobe upgrade.
• His views on gender roles are quite dated in today's society.

noun a flexible disk or diskette that is used for storing data

adjective describing something that is loose, flexible, or limp

• The floppy disk was a popular storage medium in the 1980s and 1990s.
• I found an old floppy disk in the attic.
• I accidentally spilled water on my laptop and now the screen is all floppy.
• His argument was so weak and floppy, it didn't convince anyone.

adjective no longer in use or no longer useful; outdated or outmoded

• The old software system became obsolete after the new update was released.
• Nobody uses CDs anymore, they're practically obsolete.
• Flip phones are so obsolete now, everyone has smartphones.
• His traditional way of thinking is becoming obsolete in today's fast-paced world.

adjective no longer current or fashionable; outdated

• The report is considered out of date as it was published over a year ago.
• That fashion trend is so out of date, no one wears it anymore.
• His phone is so out of date, he needs to upgrade to the latest model.
• Her beliefs are out of date with the modern world, she needs to adapt to the current times.

adjective worn out or no longer effective due to age or overuse

• The outworn traditions of the past no longer hold relevance in modern society.
• I think it's time to retire these outworn ideas and try something new.
• Those outworn trends are so last season.
• Her outworn beliefs were like chains holding her back from personal growth.

noun a method of connecting to the internet using a telephone line

• The old computer system required a dial-up connection to access the internet.
• I remember the days when we had to use dial-up to go online.
• Dial-up was so slow, it felt like watching paint dry.
• His communication skills are like a dial-up connection, slow and outdated.