outdated

[out-dey-tid]

adjective

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 no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.

outdated

/ ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. old-fashioned or obsolete

Word History and Origins

Origin of outdated¹

First recorded in 1610–20; out- + date ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Citing data on black voting patterns in recent decades, the court concluded that the formula, which hadn’t been updated since 1972, was outdated.

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Animal welfare groups say the current legislation is outdated and riddled with gaps.

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“These disparities stem from systemic barriers such as financial limitations, uneven program quality, outdated physical education standards and the lack of a coordinated statewide strategy.”

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Up until now, guidance for doctors treating patients with constipation has been limited and outdated, and focused on advice to increase dietary fibre and water intake, say the researchers.

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By identifying the specific cells affected, the research deepens understanding of the biological foundation of depression and helps dispel outdated views of the condition.

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Related Words

• antiquated 
• archaic 
• obsolete 
• old 
• out-of-date 
• outmoded