antiquated

/ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

outdated or old-fashioned

The company still uses antiquated software systems.

The company uses software that is outdated and no longer modern.

formal

Outdated or old-fashioned, often because of age or lack of modernization

The library has many antiquated books that are still valuable.

The library contains old books that are still important despite their age.

Often used to describe things that are no longer practical or efficient due to their age.

Collocations

antiquated systeman outdated systemantiquated technologyold-fashioned technology

Use 'antiquated' to describe things that are old and no longer practical, often in formal or professional contexts.

From the Latin 'antiquus' meaning 'ancient' + '-ated' suffix indicating a state or condition.

Often used in formal contexts to describe things that are no longer useful or practical due to their age.

anti-

against or opposite

prefix

-quated

related to being old or ancient

suffix

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