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Synonyms

outdated

American  
[out-dey-tid] / ˌaʊtˈdeɪ tɪd /

adjective

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 no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.

outdated British  
/ ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. old-fashioned or obsolete

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Etymology

Origin of outdated

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

Example Sentences

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An additional 20% had glasses with outdated prescriptions, according to internal data, Carroll said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In reality, replication studies require significant time, resources, and careful experimentation, and meaningful scientific questions do not become outdated so quickly.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

I’m not saying to fill in all those outdated USB-A outlets with concrete and let’s pretend they never happened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Dr Rob Williams, president of the BVA, welcomed the move, calling the legislation "woefully outdated".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Mr. Banner backed into the room then — what superb timing the man had — pulling a tall metal frame on wheels that held a heavy-looking, outdated TV and VCR.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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