antiquated
UK: ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd | US: ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd
adj. old-fashioned or outdated, no longer useful or relevant
adj. belonging to or characteristic of an earlier period
The word "antiquated" derives from the Latin "antiquatus," the past participle of "antiquare" (to make old or restore to an earlier state). The root "antique" (from Latin "antiquus," meaning "ancient") combines with the suffix "-ated," which forms adjectives indicating a state or condition. The term originally implied reverence for antiquity but later acquired a pejorative connotation of being obsolete.
The antiquated computer system slowed down the entire office workflow.
His antiquated views on gender roles were met with criticism.
The museum displayed an antiquated printing press from the 19th century.
She refused to use the antiquated software and demanded an upgrade.
The law’s antiquated language made it difficult to interpret in modern contexts.