outdated

[out-dey-tid]

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adjective

no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.

Origin of outdated

First recorded in 1610–20; out- + date¹ + -ed²

outdate

[out-deyt]

verb (used with object), out·dat·ed, out·dat·ing.

to put out of date; make antiquated or obsolete: The advent of the steamship outdated sailing ships as commercial carriers.

Origin of outdate

First recorded in 1640–50; probably back formation from outdated

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Examples from the Web for outdated

Contemporary Examples

There are plenty of other outdated stereotypes in “Tom and Jerry”—sexist attitudes, for example—but Amazon chose to focus on race.
Is ‘Tom and Jerry’ Really Racist?
Lizzie Crocker
October 2, 2014
The concept of a ‘black community’ or ‘black America’ led by figures like Al Sharpton is counterproductive and, at best, outdated.
There's No Such Thing as 'Black America'
Ron Christie
August 27, 2014
Some Brita models can deal with certain toxins, such as lead, that can come from outdated pipes.
Are Water Filters B.S.?
Michael Schulson
August 19, 2014
The form asks users to explain why the disputed links are “irrelevant, outdated, or otherwise objectionable.”
Should We Have the Right to Be Forgotten Online?
Kyle Chayka
July 15, 2014
Outdated views on family honor—which see women as its repository—have a lot to answer for.
How India’s Honor Culture Perpetuates Mass Rape
Amana Fontanella-Khan
July 14, 2014

Historical Examples

They do not disseminate the little, outdated knowledge that they do possess.
After the Rain
Sam Vaknin
Medicare's finances are strained and its coverage is outdated.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006
Various
Medicare's finances are strained, and its coverage is outdated.
State of the Union Addresses of George W. Bush
George W. Bush
The old Hebrew views of the physical system, outdated as they are now, are nevertheless full of sublimity on their own account.
Understanding the Scriptures
Francis McConnell
Typos aside, the text is original and retains some inconsistent or outdated spellings.
Sword and Pen
John Algernon Owens

British Dictionary definitions for outdated

outdated

adjective

old-fashioned or obsolete

outdate

verb

(tr) (of something new) to cause (something else) to become old-fashioned or obsolete

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Word Origin and History for outdated

adj.

also out-dated, 1610s, "grown obsolete," from out + past participle of date (v.1). Out-of-date is attested from 1610s.

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Examples from the Web for outdated

Contemporary Examples

There are plenty of other outdated stereotypes in “Tom and Jerry”—sexist attitudes, for example—but Amazon chose to focus on race.

The concept of a ‘black community’ or ‘black America’ led by figures like Al Sharpton is counterproductive and, at best, outdated.

Some Brita models can deal with certain toxins, such as lead, that can come from outdated pipes.

The form asks users to explain why the disputed links are “irrelevant, outdated, or otherwise objectionable.”

Outdated views on family honor—which see women as its repository—have a lot to answer for.

Historical Examples

They do not disseminate the little, outdated knowledge that they do possess.

Medicare's finances are strained and its coverage is outdated.

Medicare's finances are strained, and its coverage is outdated.

The old Hebrew views of the physical system, outdated as they are now, are nevertheless full of sublimity on their own account.

Typos aside, the text is original and retains some inconsistent or outdated spellings.

outdated

outdate

Word Origin and History for outdated

adj.

Origin of outdated