What does outmoded mean?
Definitions for outmoded
ˌaʊtˈmoʊ dɪdout·mod·ed
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Princeton's WordNet
antique, demode, ex, old-fashioned, old-hat(p), outmoded, passe, passeeadjective
out of fashion
"a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas"
GCIDE
outmodedadjective
Unacceptable because it is inferior to current standards, procedures, or technology.
Wiktionary
outmodedadjective
unfashionable
His pipe was as outmoded as his ideas.
outmodedadjective
obsolete
ChatGPT
outmoded
Outmoded refers to something that is no longer in fashion, style, or commonly used, often replaced or superseded by something newer or more modern. It can apply to ideas, practices, styles, technologies, or any other things that can become outdated or obsolete over time.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of outmoded in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of outmoded in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of outmoded in a Sentence
I’m devastated to have caused offence by using this outmoded terminology, i offer my sincere apologies. I make no excuse for my being an idiot and know the damage is done.
Outwardly we have a Constitutional government. We have operating within our government and political system, another body representing another form of government, a bureaucratic elite which believes our Constitution is outmoded.
In fact, it's taking us all a little bit longer to grow up. Culturally outmoded and ageist ideas are no longer valid or represent the mid-lifers of today.
I consider that the traditional sales model is outmoded, it’s no longer about having one or two sales people making a pitch. Let’s face it, customers don’t want to be sold. Instead, they want partners who can provide solutions.
That's just old and outmoded. And just doesn't work anymore, there's no way to guarantee that you never are the victim of cyberattack.
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